First day of trilateral talks concludes in Geneva – Umerov

Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"After the joint session, we continued working in groups by areas. The discussions focused on practical issues and the mechanisms of possible solutions. Both the political and military tracks have completed their work for today," Umerov said.

He thanked American partners for constructive engagement and their readiness to work at a steady pace.

Umerov also noted that the results of the first day of negotiations in Geneva will be reported to the Ukrainian president today.

"Tomorrow morning, the political and military groups will continue their work," he added.

As previously reported, a new round of trilateral negotiations involving representatives of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia began in Geneva on February 17. The Ukrainian delegation is working under a framework approved by the Ukrainian president, with a clear mandate.

It was also noted that advisors on security matters from European leaders are present in Geneva, although they are not directly in the negotiation room.

Photo: Rustem Umerov / Facebook