Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day

The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

Few signs of progress as US-led Ukraine peace talks grind on

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Iran’s Araghchi hails ‘good progress’ in nuclear talks with US

Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva show progress but tensions remain over enrichment and missile red lines.

Iran tempts Trump with ‘trillion-dollar’ nuclear deal pitch

After US and Iranian negotiators agreed on Tuesday to a set of “guiding principles” at their nuclear talks in Geneva mediated by Oman, Tehran went further – framing any eventual deal as a commercial proposition, not just a security arrangement. Iran is pitching access to its vast energy and mineral reserves as what it has called a “trillion dollar opportunity” for American firms. In doing so, analysts say Tehran is speaking the language of a US president known for his deal-making...

By Tom Hussain

LIVE: Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva with no sign of breakthrough

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits back at ‘unfair’ Trump pressure during tense peace talks in Geneva

Zelensky says he hopes Trump's demands on Kyiv are 'his tactics, not a decision'

By Sam Kiley,Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds