Hope for Peace: Russia and Ukraine Edge Closer to Istanbul Talks

Russia and Ukraine are nearing an agreement to hold a new round of peace talks in Turkey, despite existing opposite stances on terminating the ongoing conflict.

The anticipated meeting, happening after a seven-week hiatus, aims to discuss the release of prisoners and abducted children, as emphasized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to deliver diplomatic progress, faces looming sanctions if no deal materializes soon.

(With inputs from agencies.)