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What is the latest on Russia and Ukraine peace talks?

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Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, focusing on prisoner exchanges and humanitarian issues, but remain deeply divided on ceasefire terms and territorial disputes. Ukraine demands an immediate ceasefire and a summit between leaders, while Russia insists on a peace deal first. Ongoing military strikes and external pressures, including from the U.S., influence the negotiations, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

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Summit of leaders' proposed between Zelenskyy, Putin

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  • Ukraine's delegation prioritizes a summit between Zelenskyy and Putin and a real ceasefire. 7s
  • Zelenskyy argues lower-level talks lack the authority to end the conflict. 17s
  • Ukraine insists on a full and unconditional ceasefire for effective diplomacy. 29s
  • Putin has previously rejected Zelenskyy's offer for a direct meeting. 49s
  • Previous talks led to prisoner exchanges but no broader agreements. 55s
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Summit of leaders' proposed between Zelenskyy, Putin
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Euronews
1 day ago
Summit of leaders' proposed between Zelenskyy, Putin

Ukraine insists on a full and unconditional ceasefire as a basis for peace talks, but Russia has so far declined a direct summit between presidents.

Russia and Ukraine conclude third round of peace talks in Istanbul
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Africanews
1 day ago
Russia and Ukraine conclude third round of peace talks in Istanbul

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange but failed to reach consensus on a ceasefire during the third round of peace talks in Istanbul.

Ukraine-Russia talks: Delegations remain divided on ceasefire terms
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Ukraine-Russia talks: Delegations remain divided on ceasefire terms

Hopes for a breakthrough remain low as both sides are divided on fundamental issues, despite agreeing to a new prisoner swap and the return of bodies.

Ukraine-Russia talks overshadowed by child deportations and renewed strikes
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France 24
3 days ago
Ukraine-Russia talks overshadowed by child deportations and renewed strikes

Russia seeks recognition of its territorial gains and Ukraine's neutrality, while Ukraine prioritizes the return of deported children and rejects territorial concessions.

Zelenskyy says Russia, Ukraine to hold new round of peace talks
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CBS News
3 days ago
Zelenskyy says Russia, Ukraine to hold new round of peace talks

Little hope exists for a breakthrough as Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on core issues like territorial control and NATO membership.

Zelenskyy says new peace talks planned for Wednesday
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Reuters
4 days ago
Zelenskyy says new peace talks planned for Wednesday

The Kremlin acknowledges both sides are diametrically opposed in their positions on ending the war, despite planning new talks.

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