Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul after a nearly two-month pause, but little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a comprehensive peace agreement.
The negotiations resulted in an agreement for a prisoner swap, but both sides remain deeply divided on key issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war objectives 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, while the Kremlin has downplayed expectations for any 'miraculous breakthrough.' The talks are taking place against a backdrop of continued deadly attacks in Ukraine and mounting international pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the U.S. Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, hopes for a swift resolution remain low as both sides hold firm to their positions.
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