Ukraine and Russia have restarted direct peace negotiations in Istanbul, marking the first such talks in over seven weeks.
Despite renewed efforts, expectations for a significant breakthrough 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, while the Kremlin insists that its original war objectives must be met before any agreement. The talks come as international pressure mounts, particularly from the US, and as fighting continues to escalate on the ground.
Key topics include ceasefire terms, prisoner exchanges, and the return of abducted children.
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