Negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine are set to resume in Geneva on Wednesday, as U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations prepare for a second day of trilateral peace talks, according to multiple sources. Meanwhile, rescuers in California are searching for nine missing skiers following an avalanche in the Lake Tahoe region.
The talks in Geneva, brokered by the U.S., began on Tuesday, marking the third round of discussions, following two previous rounds in the United Arab Emirates in late January, as reported by ABC News. US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the talks had "brought about meaningful progress" to end the war, according to BBC World. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns, stating that "peace wouldn't be achieved if victory is handed to Russia," as reported by BBC World.
Simultaneously, in Switzerland, indirect talks between American and Iranian officials concluded on Tuesday with an agreement on guiding principles, according to Iran's foreign minister, as reported by the NY Times. Both sides agreed to exchange drafts on a potential deal. While the foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, was positive, he provided little clarity on the specifics or the timing of the next round of discussions. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that progress had been made, with the Iranians expected to provide more detailed proposals in the coming weeks, according to the NY Times.
In California, authorities are searching for nine backcountry skiers missing after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, as reported by BBC World. Six other skiers were rescued. The avalanche was reported around 11:30 PST (19:30 GMT). Weather conditions remain dangerous, with a high chance of further avalanches, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, as reported by BBC World.
In other news, the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with events continuing through February 22, according to CBS News. The Paralympics are scheduled to follow in March. The venues in Italy are six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, according to CBS News.
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