Diplomatic activity in Geneva is reaching its peak: on February 17, two series of key talks will take place there, potentially shaping the future of international security. Attention is focused on the participation of Donald Trump's trusted confidantes – Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The American delegation's schedule is divided into two key segments: a meeting with the Iranian side, mediated by Oman, is scheduled for the morning, and in the afternoon, diplomats will switch to discussing the Ukrainian crisis in a trilateral format. This combination of two of the world's most pressing issues in a single day of negotiations underscores Washington's commitment to comprehensive conflict resolution and confirms Geneva's status as the primary neutral forum for direct dialogue.

The Russian delegation at the trilateral meeting will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, whose experience in negotiations since the early days of the conflict signals Moscow's readiness to engage in substantive discussions of the political aspects of a settlement. Previous rounds in Abu Dhabi allowed the parties to thoroughly work through the technical aspects of the ceasefire, and now a transition to more complex strategic agreements is expected in Geneva. The fact that the United States has delegated Kushner and Witkoff, who have a direct mandate from Trump, gives hope for a shift away from the previous rhetoric of pressure in favor of finding a genuine compromise that takes into account the security interests of all participants. With Washington's June deadline set, the current round in Geneva is becoming a critically important stage in achieving a lasting peace.