Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a third round of peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in over seven weeks.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts and international pressure, expectations for a breakthrough remain low, as both sides continue to hold firm to their demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face, while the Kremlin insists that its war objectives must be met before any real peace can be achieved. The talks come as fighting intensifies in Ukraine and the US pledges additional military aid to Kyiv.
Observers warn that, despite the resumption of dialogue, a swift resolution to the conflict remains unlikely.
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