Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul after a seven-week pause, but little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a comprehensive peace agreement.
While both sides agreed to a significant prisoner swap, negotiations remain deadlocked over core issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war aims and Ukraine pushing for a direct leaders' summit involving Zelensky, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan. President Zelensky has repeatedly called for face-to-face talks with Putin, but the Kremlin has downplayed expectations, stating that a breakthrough is unlikely.
The talks are taking place under the shadow of renewed fighting, civilian casualties, and international pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the U.S. Despite faint signs of diplomatic engagement, hopes for an imminent end to the conflict remain slim.
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