Geneva Peace Talks: Day 2 Live Updates
Delegates from 32 nations are gathered at the Palais des Nations for the most significant diplomatic event in a decade. A 48-hour ceasefire pause has been agreed. We are tracking every development.
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All parties agree to 48-hour pause in hostilities
The announcement came after 14 hours of closed-door negotiations at the Palais des Nations. A joint communiqué is expected within the hour.
French foreign minister calls talks "a breakthrough moment"
Speaking outside the Palais des Nations, he described the mood as cautiously optimistic. "We are not celebrating yet, but we are closer than we have ever been," he told reporters.
UN Secretary-General confirms both sides remain at the table
Earlier fears of a walkout proved unfounded as talks resumed after a brief recess. A spokesperson described the atmosphere as "businesslike and constructive".
Analysis: Why this ceasefire framework is different from previous attempts
Unlike the 2019 and 2021 efforts, all major regional powers are co-signatories to the monitoring mechanism. Our diplomatic correspondent explains what changed.
Satellite imagery confirms partial troop withdrawal from contested region
Independent analysts at the Bellingcat collective say the pullback is consistent with agreed pre-conditions, though they caution that compliance remains unverified.
Photos: Inside the Palais des Nations as talks enter final phase
Our photographer gained rare access to the corridors outside the negotiating rooms, capturing moments of tension, exhaustion and — in one case — unexpected levity.
Rare access to the Palais des Nations negotiating corridors. Photo: Veritas News
Talks resume after overnight recess; lead mediator cites significant progress
Delegations returned to the table at 08:00 local time following a six-hour break. The chief mediator told reporters that "the gap has narrowed considerably" overnight.
Day one ends without agreement but sources say gaps are narrowing
Both sides declined to comment publicly but aides expressed private optimism. The session ran four hours longer than scheduled, a sign negotiators were making headway.
Background & Context
What are the Geneva talks about?
ANALYSISWho are the key negotiators and what do they want?
FEATURETimeline: How this conflict began
Key Figures
António Guterres
UN Secretary-General, Chief Mediator
Jean-Noël Barrot
French Foreign Minister
Dmytro Kuleba
Ukrainian Foreign Minister
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