Recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have yielded little progress toward a ceasefire, despite international pressure and proposals for high-level summits involving leaders like Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan.
While both sides agreed to new prisoner swaps, fundamental disagreements remain, with Russia insisting on achieving its war aims before considering peace. Ukraine continues to push for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, but the Kremlin downplays the likelihood of breakthroughs and maintains a hardline stance. The ongoing conflict is marked by continued deadly attacks, and hopes for a swift resolution remain low.
International actors, including the U.S., are increasing pressure on Russia, but so far, this has not led to meaningful advances in negotiations.
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