Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Istanbul for the first peace talks in over seven weeks, aiming to negotiate an end to the ongoing war. Despite renewed diplomatic efforts and international pressure, expectations for a breakthrough remain low, with both sides sticking to their core demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin directly, while the Kremlin insists its war objectives must be met before peace can be achieved. The talks come as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities and the US pledges further military aid to Kyiv. The international community, including the US and EU, is closely watching the negotiations, but a swift resolution appears unlikely.
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