Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, but little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a high-level leaders' summit.
While both sides agreed to further prisoner swaps, negotiations remain deadlocked, with Russia insisting on achieving its war goals and Ukraine pushing for direct talks between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. Despite international pressure and threats of new sanctions, deadly attacks continue in Ukraine, highlighting the urgency and difficulty of reaching a peace agreement. Ukraine has proposed a summit involving leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the US, but the Kremlin remains skeptical.
The ongoing conflict continues to claim civilian lives, and hopes for a breakthrough remain slim.
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