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US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace talks

Top US and Ukrainian officials said multinational talks in Geneva made meaningful progress toward a framework to end the Russia‑Ukraine war, with negotiators agreeing to continue technical work despite lingering disputes over key terms.

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"It will be done in the strongest and most powerful terms" — President Donald Trump

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US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace talks

US and Ukrainian officials held talks in Geneva and reported concrete progress toward a framework to end the Russia‑Ukraine war. Delegations agreed to continue technical negotiations while diplomats and European partners debate proposed edits.

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