Russian and Ukrainian officials have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in nearly two months.
Despite the renewed dialogue, expectations for a breakthrough remain low, with both sides deeply divided on key issues and Russia insisting on achieving its war goals before agreeing to peace. The talks resulted in an agreement to exchange prisoners of war, but little progress was made toward a ceasefire or a leaders' summit. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, while the Kremlin downplays the likelihood of immediate results.
The ongoing conflict continues to claim civilian lives, and international actors, including the US and Turkey, are closely monitoring the situation.
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