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What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

On Thursday in Istanbul, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested resuming face-to-face peace negotiations with Ukraine to work toward ending the ongoing three-year conflict.
This effort comes after discussions held in Moscow, Kyiv, Washington, Riyadh, and various European locations, alongside a joint appeal to implement a month-long ceasefire beginning Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will wait in Ankara to meet Putin and host several Western leaders in a show of unity before the planned talks.
Putin characterized the negotiations as having “no preconditions” but, in doing so, effectively dismissed the offer for an unconditional ceasefire. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy cautioned that if Putin fails to participate sincerely, it will signal that Russia is not interested in ending the conflict.
The stalled negotiations reflect deep disagreements over territorial control, Ukrainian neutrality, and security guarantees, with Western leaders pledging tougher sanctions if Putin declines peace efforts.

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