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The Kremlin confirmed trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine were set for Geneva on Feb. 17–18, with Vladimir Medinsky heading the Russian delegation.

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Russia confirms a new round of negotiations with the US and Ukraine on February 17 and 18

The next trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine already have a date and place: Geneva on February 17 and 18. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov confirmed this information to Russian media on Friday. Earlier, sources from the American outlet Politico indicated that the meeting would take place next week but did not confirm the date or location. On this occasion, the Russian delegation will be led by Medinsky, adviser to the Russian president, Peskov said about the meeting. Vladimir Medinsky, the current adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was a controversial Culture Minister, a firm defender of Russian imperial greatness. He was accused of plagiarizing his doctoral theses and in 2017 his academic degree was revoked because his research was not very academic. His presence indicates that the Kremlin wants to stay firm in its convictions rather than seek a way out of the conflict. He already participated in the negotiations in March 2022. These did not lead to any agreement despite Medinsky's claim to exit.

Russia confirms a new round of negotiations with the US and Ukraine on February 17 and 18
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