Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have met in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over seven weeks, aiming to find a resolution to the ongoing war.
Despite renewed efforts and international pressure, expectations for significant progress remain low, with both sides maintaining firm positions on key issues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face to secure a lasting peace. The talks come as fighting continues and civilian casualties rise, while the Kremlin insists that Russia's core objectives must be met before any agreement.
The international community is closely watching, but both sides warn that a quick or 'miraculous' breakthrough is unlikely.
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