Recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul yielded little progress toward a ceasefire, despite both sides agreeing to a new prisoner exchange.
Ukraine has pushed for a high-level summit involving Presidents Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan, but Russia remains firm on its war objectives and shows little interest in an immediate ceasefire. The Kremlin has downplayed expectations, stating that their goals must be achieved before peace can be considered. Ukrainian officials warn that focusing solely on a ceasefire without robust security guarantees could prolong the conflict for years.
International pressure, including threats of new sanctions, has so far failed to bridge the gap between the two sides.
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