Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in several weeks.
Despite agreeing to a significant prisoner exchange, both sides remain deeply divided on key issues, with little progress toward a ceasefire or a leaders' summit. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has proposed a high-profile meeting involving Putin, Trump, and Erdogan, but Russia insists its war objectives must be met before any peace deal.
The talks are taking place under the shadow of renewed fighting and international pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the U.S. Hopes for a breakthrough remain low as both sides maintain hardline positions.
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