Talks on Ukraine held in Geneva have run into trouble, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the discussions. According to the outlet, negotiations within the political working group may have reached a standstill, even though the parties agreed to reconvene for a second day on Wednesday, February 18.

Axios correspondent Barak Ravid wrote on X that two individuals briefed on the consultations described the process as stalled. They pointed to the positions put forward by the Russian delegation as the source of friction. However, the journalist did not disclose the substance of those proposals or clarify how representatives of the United States and Ukraine responded.

The first round of talks took place on February 17 and lasted about six hours. Sources within the negotiating team said the atmosphere was tense. Meetings were held in several formats: separate sessions between Russia and the United States, Russia and Ukraine, as well as trilateral discussions involving all three sides.

Earlier, the Kremlin indicated that the Geneva agenda would be broader than during the previous round in Abu Dhabi. Among the key issues expected to be addressed is the territorial question.