Ukraine and Russia held a separate meeting after the main round of negotiations in Geneva. Source: Suspilne, citing Diana Davitian, Head of the Secretary's press service at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met Wednesday in Geneva for a second consecutive day of U.S.-brokered talks, with officials trying to bridge political and military differences stemming from Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago.

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its

As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva.

Trump has given both sides until June to reach deal, but future of Donbas industrial heartland remains a sticking point.

Zelensky described the first day of talks as "difficult," accusing Russia of prolonging a process that, in his view, could already be nearing its final stage. "I would like to thank the American side for their attention to detail and patience in discussions with the Russian representatives present," he added.

The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.

High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia’s side, but Moscow isn’t backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.