For the first time in three years, Russia and Ukraine sat down for direct talks in Türkiye—but the highly anticipated meeting ended in disappointment with no concrete outcome. The talks, which lasted less than two hours, saw Russia demanding a full Ukrainian retreat from disputed regions, a condition Kyiv called impossible and detached from reality.
Kyiv Blames Moscow for Derailing Peace Hopes
Ukrainian officials called the Russian proposals laughable and irresponsible, claiming that Moscow isn’t interested in peace but only wasting time. They insisted that Russia must commit to an unconditional ceasefire, or face tougher sanctions, especially in energy and banking.
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Tensions Rise as Putin and Trump Seen as Key to Peace
Ukraine criticized Russia for not sending a top-level delegation, echoing U.S. concerns that only a direct dialogue between Putin and Trump might lead to real progress. The failure of the talks has pushed hopes of peace back into cold storage, with ground tensions worsening by the day.