Russia and Ukraine have resumed direct peace talks in Istanbul after a nearly two-month pause, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
The negotiations resulted in an agreement for a prisoner swap, but little progress was made on a ceasefire or a potential leaders' summit. Ukrainian President Zelensky has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, and suggested a broader summit involving leaders like Trump and Erdogan. The Kremlin insists that peace is only possible once Russia's objectives are met, while both sides remain far apart on key issues.
International actors, including the US and Turkey, continue to push for dialogue, but deadly attacks and hardened positions underscore the ongoing challenges.
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