Recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have failed to yield significant progress toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement, despite renewed international attention and threats of harsher sanctions from the U.S. While both sides agreed to a new prisoner exchange, negotiations remain deadlocked, with Russia insisting on achieving its war aims and Ukraine pushing for a direct leaders' summit involving Zelensky, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly called for face-to-face talks with Putin, but the Kremlin downplays expectations and maintains its demands. The ongoing conflict continues to cause civilian casualties and destruction, with no breakthrough in sight.
International actors, including the U.S. and Turkey, are attempting to mediate, but the prospects for a near-term resolution remain bleak.
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