Russian and Ukrainian officials have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in nearly two months.
Despite international pressure—including threats of new sanctions from the US—little progress has been made toward a ceasefire or a leaders' summit. Both sides agreed to a prisoner swap, but remain deeply divided on key issues, with Russia insisting on achieving its war goals and Ukraine pushing for a direct meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. Civilian casualties continue to mount as fighting intensifies, and expectations for a breakthrough remain low.
The ongoing talks highlight the difficulty of reaching a peace agreement while hostilities persist and political demands remain far apart.
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