यूक्रेन और रूस के बीच नए शांति बातचीत के लिए तैयार, जारी हमलों और ब्रेकथ्रू के लिए कम उम्मीदों के बीच।

Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to hold a new round of peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, marking the first direct negotiations in several weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed calls for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the need for a lasting peace. Despite these diplomatic efforts, Russia continues to insist on achieving its war objectives, and the Kremlin has downplayed expectations for any significant progress from the talks. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities persist, causing civilian casualties and destruction. International actors, including the US and Germany, have expressed support for the negotiations, but a breakthrough remains unlikely as both sides hold firm to their demands.