Russian and Ukrainian officials have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in nearly two months.
Despite agreeing to a significant prisoner swap, both sides remain deeply divided on key issues, and little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a leaders' summit. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, but the Kremlin insists its war objectives must be met before peace can be achieved. The talks are taking place under the shadow of continued deadly attacks in Ukraine and mounting international pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the US.
Overall, expectations for a breakthrough remain low as the conflict continues to intensify.
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