Russia's Kremlin says that new round of peace talks with Ukraine will take place next week; adds that its unlikely that discussions will move beyond talks before the conflict in Ukraine is settled

The Kremlin's announcement of a new round of peace talks with Ukraine suggests a potential for dialogue, but the indication that substantial progress is unlikely to be made before the conflict is resolved highlights continued geopolitical tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Feb 2026, 10:03 UTCOn the live feed at 09:43 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This development might create fluctuations in assets sensitive to geopolitical risks, such as oil and safe-haven currencies, though the lack of immediate optimism may temper market reactions.

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