Oil prices were surging over 3% on Wednesday morning after peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly after just two hours of discussions. Mea

Ukrainian president suggested Geneva talks with Russia produced limited progress, accusing Moscow of stalling peace negotiations through historical arguments.

Colombia’s largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve for signals on future rate cuts.

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is near its fourth anniversary. Peace talks are stuck on the issue of territory.

Russia's Black Sea coast, including the Taman seaport and fuel tanks, faced a heavy drone attack. This comes as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume in Geneva.

The upcoming talks come amid renewed Russian criticism of the broader peace process. While U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials met in trilateral formats in January and early February, the Kremlin has publicly questioned key elements of the proposed plan.

President Trump held a Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. This comes as tensions rise in the Middle East surrounding Iran's nuclear capabilities. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata report.