Recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have yielded little progress toward a ceasefire or a high-level summit, despite international pressure and proposals for direct meetings between leaders.
While both sides agreed to a significant prisoner exchange, negotiations quickly broke down, with Russia insisting on achieving its war objectives before considering peace. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, and even proposed a summit involving leaders like Trump and Erdogan, but the Kremlin remains noncommittal. The talks come amid continued deadly attacks in Ukraine and warnings from the U.S. about potential new sanctions on Russia.
Overall, hopes for a breakthrough remain low as both sides maintain hardline positions.
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