Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, but negotiations have yielded little progress toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement.
While both sides agreed to further prisoner swaps, deep divisions remain over core issues, and hopes for a breakthrough remain low. Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly called for a direct meeting with Russian President Putin, even proposing a summit involving leaders like Trump and Erdogan. Despite international pressure and threats of new sanctions from the U.S., Russia insists its war goals must be achieved before peace can be considered.
The ongoing conflict continues to cause civilian casualties, with no immediate end in sight.
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