Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, but little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a comprehensive peace agreement.
The most tangible outcome so far has been an agreement on further prisoner swaps, while both sides remain far apart on key issues. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has proposed a high-level summit involving himself, Russian President Putin, and other international leaders, but Russia insists its war aims must be met before any real peace can be achieved. Despite international pressure and threats of increased sanctions, deadly attacks in Ukraine continue, highlighting the urgency but also the difficulty of reaching a settlement.
The talks underscore the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the complex political obstacles to ending the conflict.
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