Recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have yielded little progress toward a ceasefire, despite international pressure and threats of new sanctions from the U.S. under President Trump.
While both sides agreed to a significant prisoner swap, negotiations on ending the conflict remain deadlocked, with Russia insisting on achieving its war aims before considering peace. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a high-level summit with Russian President Putin and other leaders, but the Kremlin has downplayed the likelihood of such a meeting. The ongoing talks are overshadowed by continued fighting and civilian casualties in Ukraine.
Overall, hopes for a breakthrough remain low as both sides hold firm to their positions.
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