Event Brief
Russia, Ukraine Compete for US Mediator's Attention
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: In Geneva, Russia and Ukraine vie for influence over US negotiators amid rising tensions.
WHO: Steve Witkoff, Russian envoy, Ukrainian representatives
WHAT: Diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
WHERE: Geneva
WHY: To sway US mediators in their favor
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