Kremlin says Vladimir Medinsky to lead Russian delegation at Ukraine peace talks in Geneva from February 17

The Kremlin has announced that Vladimir Medinsky, a senior Russian official, will head the Russian delegation at the upcoming peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This round of discussions is set to take place in Geneva on February 17-18, 2022, and will follow the same trilateral format involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the dates and structure of the talks through the RIA Novosti news agency. The negotiations come at a critical time as tensions remain high in the region, and both sides are under international scrutiny to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that has resulted in significant geopolitical instability. The previous rounds of talks have seen varying levels of engagement, and the outcome of this meeting could have lasting implications for the future of Ukraine and its relations with both Russia and the West.