Military representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States involved in the talks have made «gradual but substantial progress» in defining how a ceasefire regime would function, CNN reported, citing an anonymous source.

According to the channel, progress was made on refining key terms and clarifications that could help lay the groundwork for future agreements. The source told CNN there is cautious optimism regarding the military track of the negotiations. One of the main tasks in this area was said to be reaching agreement between both sides on key conditions that would later be used for political negotiations, including the practical terms of a ceasefire and what would constitute a violation of the ceasefire regime. CNN added that, according to the source, progress has been achieved on this front.

Among those who took part in the Ukraine talks in Geneva were US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich.

The Ukraine talks were held in Geneva on 17–18 February. The Russian delegation was led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinskiy. After the second day, he said the discussions were «difficult but businesslike» and announced that a new meeting would take place in the near future.