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.

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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.

With diplomacy slow, both sides have increased pressure. The US has strengthened its military presence in the region, while Iran has held exercises near strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. The tensions have contributed to volatility in global energy markets.

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.

The free Finger Lakes Film Festival returns to Geneva this weekend, February 28, featuring short films and Q&As.