Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

Global Banking & Finance Review® is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

Headlines

Zelenskiy says deal close on ceasefire monitoring, land issue needs leaders

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on February 19, 2026

1 min read

· Last updated: April 3, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google

Zelenskiy says deal close on ceasefire monitoring, land issue needs leaders

Reuters compliance risk management international organizations

Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

KYIV, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia and Ukraine were close to having a document establishing how any ceasefire to end the four-year war would be monitored

Zelenskyy: Ceasefire monitoring deal near; territorial issues need leaders

Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Zelenskiy said that progress on 'political' issues had been slower and that the country's leaders could try to hammer out a deal among themselves over the most divisive issue of land.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Daniel Flynn)

Key Takeaways

Ukraine and Russia are close to a document outlining how any ceasefire would be monitored after U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva. (investing.com)
Political questions—especially over land—remain unresolved and may require direct decisions by national leaders. (investing.com)
Zelenskyy indicated the U.S. is expected to participate in any ceasefire monitoring mechanism. (english.nv.ua)
Remarks were made in an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored following the Geneva talks. (investing.com)
Next steps hinge on leadership-level negotiations over territorial issues while technical monitoring details see broader alignment. (investing.com)

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a monitoring mechanism?

A monitoring mechanism is a set of processes, tools, and reporting rules used to track whether parties comply with an agreement. In finance and compliance, it can include audits, verification protocols, timelines, and accountable bodies to ensure obligations are met.

What is a framework agreement?

A framework agreement outlines principles, scope, and procedures for future, more detailed contracts. It sets how issues will be negotiated and monitored, defining roles, timelines, and verification, often used in trade, infrastructure, and cross‑border cooperation.

What is verification and compliance?

Verification and compliance refer to confirming that commitments in an agreement are fulfilled. Verification tests or audits evidence; compliance is adherence to rules. In finance, this includes controls, audits, and independent oversight to mitigate risk and enforce obligations.

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category

Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says

Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover

Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports

US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says

Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says

Swimming-Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia

Iran says it will not accept 'maximalist' US demands as Pakistan pursues peace

Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition

Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says

View All Headlines Posts

Zelenskiy says deal close on ceasefire monitoring, land issue needs leaders

Zelenskyy: Ceasefire monitoring deal near; territorial issues need leaders

Key Takeaways

References

Frequently Asked Questions

Tags

Related Articles

Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future

King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting

Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder

UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit

More from Headlines