Украина и Россия возобновляют мирные переговоры в условиях низких надежд на прорыв

Ukraine and Russia are set to hold a third round of peace talks in Istanbul, with expectations for significant progress remaining low.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges. Despite renewed diplomatic efforts and support from the US and Turkey, the Kremlin insists that its core demands must be met before any real peace can be achieved. Both sides have acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations, with Russia downplaying the likelihood of a breakthrough.

The talks come as fighting continues to intensify, causing further civilian casualties and destruction in Ukraine.