Russia has accused the United States of trying to sabotage efforts to advance peace talks over Ukraine, heightening tensions as diplomats prepare for a new round of discussions in Geneva.

The allegation comes as negotiators from both sides are expected to gather for meetings aimed at testing whether any common ground can be found on ending the war. The latest exchange underscores how far apart Moscow and Washington remain on the terms of any settlement.

With the conflict continuing to inflict heavy civilian costs across Ukraine, the Geneva talks are being watched closely for signs of movement, even as mutual mistrust and competing security demands make a breakthrough unlikely in the near term.

The dispute also reflects the broader struggle over who controls the diplomatic narrative, with each side blaming the other for the lack of progress while the war grinds on.