The creation of a 40-km free economic zone under the management of Trump's "Board of Peace" is being considered at talks in Geneva on the war in Ukraine.

By John Revill GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia concluded the first of two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal to end the four-year conflict.

After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been “difficult but businesslike.”

Trump pointed to Ukraine when asked what he was expecting from Tuesday's talks. Kyiv “better come to the table fast,” he told reporters on Air Force One.

The best time to visit Geneva is in the small peak season of July and August. Though you'll rub elbows with hordes of tourists and pay extra to visit during these months, Geneva's weather is at its best for outdoor activities like hiking at Mont Salève ...

US envoy Steve Witkoff has announced talks with Rustem Umierov, head of Ukraine's negotiating team, in Geneva on possible paths towards a peace deal.

Brett Porto has a young, energetic team with a short memory and the atmosphere on Tuesday at Rocket Hill for the Class 3A regional semis against Geneva was tingling with postseason electricity.