Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Briefly

Ukraine and Russia have entered the second round of peace talks in Istanbul amid low expectations for resolution. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has outlined three key priorities: a 30-day ceasefire, another prisoner exchange, and the return of children forcibly deported by Russia. While the Ukrainian delegation has submitted a detailed peace proposal, Moscow has refrained from revealing its demands and continues to reference the 'root causes' for its actions in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia's UN Ambassador stated that they would consider a ceasefire only if Ukraine halts mobilization and foreign aid.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized three priorities for his country: a 30-day ceasefire, another prisoner exchange, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
The Kremlin has consistently referred to the 'root causes' of its aggression against Ukraine, a term used to justify its military actions since early 2022.
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