Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over seven weeks, aiming to negotiate an end to the ongoing war.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts and calls for a ceasefire, expectations for significant progress remain low, with both sides maintaining firm positions on 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 as fighting intensifies and international pressure mounts, particularly from the US, for a resolution.
Observers warn that a 'miraculous breakthrough' is unlikely, but the resumption of dialogue is seen as a necessary step toward eventual peace.
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