US-Brokered Ukraine-Russia Talks Continue in Geneva Amidst Ongoing Conflict

• Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met for a second day in Geneva for US-brokered talks to bridge political and military differences.
• Ukrainian delegation head Rustem Umerov stated consultations are ongoing in working groups on political and military tracks.
• This is the third round of direct talks organized by the US, following earlier meetings in Abu Dhabi.
• Despite talks, fighting continues on the 1,250-kilometer front line, with Russia launching drones and missiles.
• Key demands remain far apart: Ukraine seeks ceasefire and meeting, while Russia demands comprehensive agreement, NATO renunciation, and territorial concessions.