Ukraine ‘scales up offensives’ near Pokrovsk & third round of US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks begin in Geneva

17 Feb 2026 · 53 min

Episode Ukraine ‘scales up offensives’ near Pokrovsk & third round of US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks begin in Geneva

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Day 1,454.

Today, we bring you the latest from Geneva, Switzerland, as a new round of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States gets underway. What is the diplomatic temperature between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington – and are we any closer to a ceasefire? Meanwhile, as strikes continue on both Ukrainian and Russian territory, we present a special episode focused on the next generation of Ukrainian students: their hopes and aspirations, and how they view the political decisions shaping their country’s future.

Contributors

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @barnes_joe on X.

With thanks to all the voices and representatives from Ukrainian Youth Worldwide, Ukrainian Youth UK, and the Ukrainian Students Union.

http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter

Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers.

Organisations Referenced In Today’s Episode:

UA Youth: https://uayouth.uk/

Headquarters of the Future: https://www.instagram.com/uniting_uayouth_worldwide/

Ukrainian Students Union: https://www.usu.global/about

France Association of the Ukrainian students in France: https://etudiantsukrainiens.fr/

Cambridge University Ukrainian Society: https://www.cambridgesu.co.uk/organisation/ukrainian/

CONTENT REFERENCED:

‘Facing War’ – the documentary about Jens Stoltenberg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgj8pGd6jvo

UA Youth’s Open Letter:

https://uayouth.uk/diplomats-listen-up-who-will-be-the-next-stoltenberg/

For signatures:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuDD90-PhN1l46nVWqlAkRcXai9muSyG1j2PxzfZYPUm_5CA/viewform

Robin J Brooks’ Substack – EU transshipments to Russia:

https://robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/eu-transshipments-to-russia

'We will take action' — Ukraine ramps up fight against illegal gas dealers with online chat bot (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/we-will-take-action-ukraine-ramps-up-fight-against-illegal-gas-dealers-with-online-bot/

Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/a140cba5-d36c-47b7-95cb-57218fa5874c

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