Ukraine and Russia have resumed peace talks in Istanbul after a lengthy pause, but little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a leaders' summit that could also include international figures like Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Despite agreeing to new prisoner swaps, both sides remain far apart on key issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war aims before considering peace. The talks come as the US and Europe increase military aid and threaten harsher sanctions on Moscow, but the Kremlin has downplayed expectations for any breakthrough.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine remain high, and hopes for a swift resolution are dim as both sides dig in on their demands.
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