Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul after a seven-week pause, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
While both sides agreed to a new prisoner swap, they made little progress on a ceasefire or a potential summit between leaders. Ukraine has proposed a high-profile meeting involving Presidents Zelensky, Putin, Trump, and Erdogan, but Russia insists its war objectives must be met before peace can be achieved.
The talks are taking place under the shadow of renewed fighting and threats of increased sanctions from the U.S. Despite international efforts and calls for negotiation, both sides remain deeply divided on the terms for ending the conflict.
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