Recent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul ended quickly with little progress toward a ceasefire, despite both sides agreeing to a significant prisoner exchange.
Ukrainian President Zelensky continues to push for a direct meeting with Russian President Putin, and has proposed a leaders' summit involving Turkey's Erdogan and former US President Trump. The Kremlin insists that any top-level meeting can only occur after substantial progress in negotiations, while both sides remain far apart on key issues. Ongoing fighting and civilian casualties underscore the urgency, but hopes for a breakthrough remain slim.
International actors, including the US and Turkey, are attempting to mediate, but the path to peace remains uncertain.
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