A new round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul ended quickly with little progress toward a ceasefire, despite ongoing international pressure and proposals for high-level summits involving leaders like Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan.
While both sides agreed to further prisoner swaps, fundamental disagreements remain, and the Kremlin insists its war objectives must be met before any real peace can be achieved. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continues to push for direct talks with Putin, but Russia downplays expectations and continues military operations. The talks are overshadowed by continued deadly attacks in Ukraine, and hopes for a breakthrough remain slim.
International threats of sanctions and diplomatic efforts have so far failed to bring the two sides closer to ending the conflict.
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