Ukraine and Russia have held a third round of peace talks in Istanbul, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low as both sides remain far apart on key issues.
While the negotiations resulted in agreements for further prisoner swaps, there was little progress on a ceasefire or plans for a summit between leaders. Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly called for direct talks with Russian President Putin, but the Kremlin continues to insist on achieving its own objectives before agreeing to peace. Meanwhile, deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities continue, highlighting the ongoing human cost of the conflict.
International pressure is mounting, but a meaningful resolution appears unlikely in the near future.
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