Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first direct peace talks in nearly two months, meeting in Istanbul for a third round of negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war.
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts and international pressure, expectations for significant progress remain low, with both sides maintaining firm positions on their core demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face, emphasizing the need for direct dialogue to achieve lasting peace. The talks come as fighting continues to intensify, with recent Russian attacks causing civilian casualties and prompting calls for increased Western support for Ukraine.
The Kremlin has downplayed the likelihood of a 'miraculous breakthrough,' insisting that Russia's objectives in the conflict remain unchanged.
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