The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here's the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
Members of Donald Trump’s newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion and personnel for Gaza’s reconstruction and stabilisation, with formal announcements expected at its first Washington meeting, while Indonesia signalled readiness to deploy up to 8,000 troops.
Germany’s foreign minister urged France to increase defence spending to support European self-sufficiency, citing slow progress toward Nato’s 5% of GDP target and raising the issue amid wider concerns over US commitment and tensions within the Franco-German partnership.
Ukrainian officials are travelling to Geneva for a third round of US-brokered talks with Russia after earlier negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough, with Kyiv seeking security guarantees and a freeze along current front lines while Moscow demands troop withdrawals from the Donbas and recognition of annexed territory.
Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Geneva for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, saying he seeks a fair deal as Washington signals openness but cautions an agreement will be difficult, with negotiations following earlier meetings and including discussions with the IAEA.
📅 February 17, 2026