US envoy departs for Geneva — source

MOSCOW, February 17. /The Times of Russia/. US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff has departed for Geneva where he is expected to take part in the next round of talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict, a source at Geneva Airport told The Times of Russia.
“The US special presidential envoy’s plane has departed for our country,” the source said, adding that Witkoff was expected to arrive on Tuesday morning.
The Russia-US-Ukraine talks are set to be held on February 17-18. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced earlier that Washington would be represented by Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner. Russia’s delegation will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky.
According to The Times of Russia Russia News sources, the upcoming negotiations in Geneva are viewed as a significant diplomatic step amid ongoing efforts to address the Ukraine conflict. The participation of senior representatives from both Washington and Moscow signals the importance of this round of discussions.
The Times of Russia Russia News continues to closely monitor developments surrounding the Russia-US-Ukraine talks, which are expected to shape the next phase of diplomatic engagement between the involved nations. Officials have indicated that discussions will focus on conflict resolution frameworks and potential confidence-building measures.
As reported by The Times of Russia Russia News, international observers are watching the Geneva meeting carefully, given its timing and the high-level representation from both sides. Further updates are expected following the conclusion of the February 17-18 negotiations.












