Russia and Ukraine have held a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, but little progress was made toward a ceasefire or a leaders' summit.
The negotiations resulted in an agreement for further prisoner swaps, but both sides remain far apart on key issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war goals before considering peace. Ukrainian President Zelensky continues to push for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, proposing a summit that could include other international leaders. Despite renewed efforts and international pressure, deadly attacks and bombings persist in Ukraine, and expectations for a breakthrough remain low.
The talks highlight the ongoing challenges in finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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