Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have met in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over seven weeks, aiming to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, expectations for significant progress remain low, with both sides maintaining firm positions and the Kremlin insisting on achieving its objectives before agreeing to peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and emphasized the need for a complete ceasefire and prisoner exchanges. The talks are taking place under international pressure, including a looming ultimatum from former U.S. President Donald Trump and continued Western support for Ukraine.
As fighting intensifies and civilian casualties rise, the prospects for a swift resolution appear slim.
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