US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine have concluded without a major breakthrough. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has questioned Russia’s stance and commitment to the peace process, raising fresh doubts about progress in negotiations. The discussions aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict but ended amid persistent disagreements. This video examines what happened during the talks, key sticking points, and what the stalled negotiations could mean for the future of the war.

Russia-Ukraine Talks: No Progress in US-Mediated Russia-Ukraine Negotiations 

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, launching a massive aerial barrage targeting Odesa and central regions with drones and missiles. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, causing significant damage and raising international concern.

Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Massive Drone & Missile Strikes on Odesa & Central Ukraine

Russian strikes in Ukraine continued as talks in Geneva began on Tuesday (February 17), President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly video address. Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met for the first of two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal to end the four-year conflict. Ahead of the negotiations in Switzerland, Russia carried out airstrikes overnight across swathes of Ukraine, severely damaging the power network in the southern port city of Odesa. Zelensky said the attacks left tens of thousands without heat and water.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Questions Russia's Commitment To Peace Talks

Russian strikes in Ukraine continued as talks in Geneva began on Tuesday (February 17), President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly video address. Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met for the first of two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal to end the four-year conflict. Ahead of the negotiations in Switzerland, Russia carried out airstrikes overnight across swathes of Ukraine, severely damaging the power network in the southern port city of Odesa. Zelensky said the attacks left tens of thousands without heat and water.

Russian Strikes in Ukraine Continue as Talks Begin in Geneva, Says Zelensky

A deadly explosion struck a residential building in Leningrad, killing three people. Emergency services responded immediately, evacuating residents and assessing structural damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, while neighbors express shock. The incident raises urgent safety concerns regarding aging infrastructure and building safety regulations in the region.

Leningrad Explosion: Three Dead as Military Police Building Collapses After  Explosion

Russia reports intercepting 151 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, intensifying the ongoing conflict. The drone attacks targeted multiple regions, while Russia claims its air defenses successfully neutralized the threats.

The escalation comes amid continued fighting in eastern Ukraine, with both sides exchanging attacks and countermeasures. Civilians remain at risk, and international observers are closely monitoring the situation.

Trump Dumps Zelensky, Putin Burns Ukraine | Russia Unleashes 400 Drones & 29 Missiles

Russia reports intercepting 151 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, intensifying the ongoing conflict. The drone attacks targeted multiple regions, while Russia claims its air defenses successfully neutralized the threats.

The escalation comes amid continued fighting in eastern Ukraine, with both sides exchanging attacks and countermeasures. Civilians remain at risk, and international observers are closely monitoring the situation.


Russia Bombards Ukrainian Supply Lines, Weapons Depot in Odesa & Central Ukraine

Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities accused former energy minister German Galushchenko of money laundering and criminal conspiracy. This is part of a major probe that has roiled politics for months and focused attention on high-profile graft. The so-called "Midas" case centres on an alleged $100-million kickback scheme at the state atomic agency Energoatom that has ensnared senior officials and business elites, including a former associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.


Zelensky Faces New Graft Storm, Former Energy Minister Is Suspect In Kickback Case 

Russia has publicly disclosed the scale of its cryptocurrency activity. The finance ministry estimates that crypto transactions total around 50 billion rubles per day, or roughly 650 million dollars. That implies annual turnover exceeding 130 billion dollars, with much of the activity occurring outside regulated channels.


Russia Embraces Crypto to Evade Sanctions 

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday (February 16) that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such strikes made it more difficult to reach an agreement on ending the nearly four-year war. Zelensky, speaking in his nightly video address on the eve of new talks with Russian and U.S. officials, also said Moscow's attacks were "evolving," involved a combination of weapons, and required special defences.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Says Intelligence Shows More Russian Attacks to Come

Europe is undergoing a significant strategic pivot toward nuclear energy as a, "baseload" backup, with Poland, Sweden, and Germany actively revising policies to embrace or return to nuclear power. Driven by the need for energy security, decarbonization, and reduced reliance on external energy sources following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, these nations are moving to build new reactors and extend the life of existing ones. 


Dangerous Nuclear Race Heats Up in Europe, Poland & Sweden Lead the Charge for European Nukes

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at one of Russia’s Black Sea ports, officials said on Sunday, ahead of fresh talks aimed at ending the war. Two people were wounded in the attack on the port of Taman in the Krasnodar region, which damaged an oil storage tank, warehouse and terminals, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev.


Russia Wipes Out Ukraine's Missile Factory, Ukraine Strikes Back at Russian Energy Hub

Europe Scrambles for a Nuclear Backup, Poland, Sweden & Germany Eye Nukes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns over the proposed peace deal, questioning the adequacy of security guarantees from the United States and other partners. Zelensky criticised Washington’s approach, highlighting the need for stronger, long-term assurances to ensure Ukraine’s safety amid ongoing tensions with Russia.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drones Damage Russian Oil Warehouse 

Russia has reportedly gained control over a village in the Zaporizhzhia region as part of ongoing operations in Ukraine. Reports indicate that Moscow captured a dozen settlements in February, strengthening its presence in the strategically important area.
The development comes amid continued fighting in southern Ukraine, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces vying for territorial control. Analysts warn that the situation remains volatile, with potential humanitarian and strategic implications.


Russia-Ukraine War Update: Moscow Claims Control of Zaporizhzhia Village Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russia claims it has taken control of a village in the Zaporizhzhia region, with the Kremlin reporting the capture of a dozen settlements despite harsh winter conditions. The Russian army chief visited frontline troops as fires erupted in Bryansk following Ukrainian strikes. Here’s the latest battlefield update.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Army Chief Visits Troops On Frontline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Washington’s reported focus on concessions, insisting on strong security guarantees against Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, one person was killed in Odesa, Russia claimed it downed 88 Ukrainian drones over southern and border regions, and strikes in Krasnodar left two injured.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Wants Strong Security Guarantees Against 'Slave To War' Putin 

European nations have raised alarm after reports that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny may have been poisoned with a highly toxic dart frog chemical. Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, has survived previous assassination attempts, but this latest allegation intensifies concerns over his safety and highlights ongoing threats faced by political dissidents in Russia.


European Nations Says Putin's Rival Politician Alexey Navalny Killed by Dart Frog Poison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly been poisoned with the potent chemical Epibatidine, according to European reports. The latest findings have intensified international concern over his safety and human rights in Russia. Navalny’s poisoning highlights ongoing political tensions and the risks faced by critics of the Kremlin, drawing attention from global governments and human rights organizations monitoring the situation closely.


Navalny Poisoning Charge | Europe: Navalny Poisioned with 'Epibatidine' 

Five European countries – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands – have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2024 based on lab results from a sample taken from his body.

European Nations Blame Russia for Killing Navalny | Russia Calls Allegations as Propaganda | Poison Dart Frog

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for 20-year security guarantees, urging the United States to back a peace deal that preserves Ukraine’s dignity. Criticising talk of concessions, Zelensky compared the approach to the 1938 Munich Agreement and denounced Vladimir Putin as a “war’s slave.”


Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Targets Russian Pantsir Systems To Utilise Long-Range Strikes

Special Operations Centre Alpha, part of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), destroyed half of Russia's Pantsir surface-to-air artillery and missile systems in 2025.


Kyiv Targets Russian Pantsir Systems to Utilise Long-Range Strikes

Ukraine's Zelensky has called for 20-year security guarantees, urging the United States to back a peace deal that preserves Ukraine’s dignity. Criticising talk of concessions, Zelensky compared the approach to the 1938 Munich Agreement and denounced Vladimir Putin as a “war’s slave.”

Zelensky Says Russia's Change of Negotiator Meant to Postpone Any Decisions

Ukraine has called on India to play a constructive role in US-led peace efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. Kyiv’s appeal highlights India’s growing global influence and its diplomatic ties with both Moscow and the West.

Ukraine Urges India’s Role in US-Led Peace Efforts 

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