Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Istanbul for the first direct peace talks in over seven weeks, aiming to negotiate an end to the ongoing war.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, expectations for a significant breakthrough remain low, as both sides continue to hold firm to their core demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face, while the Kremlin insists that its objectives in Ukraine must be achieved before any real peace can be considered. The talks come amid continued fighting, increased Western military aid to Ukraine, and external political pressures, including threats of new sanctions from the US.
Observers warn that while dialogue is resuming, a lasting ceasefire or peace agreement remains unlikely in the near term.
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