Russia and Ukraine have resumed direct peace talks in Istanbul after a seven-week hiatus, but the negotiations ended quickly with little progress toward a ceasefire.
Both sides remain deeply divided on key issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war objectives and Ukraine pushing for a direct meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. The talks resulted in agreements for further prisoner swaps but failed to produce any breakthroughs on ending the conflict. International pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the US and calls for more military aid to Ukraine, has not yet shifted the positions of either side.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, hopes for a near-term resolution remain low as fighting and civilian casualties continue.
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