In Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian delegations convened for their first direct talks in three years amid chaotic planning and skepticism. Despite U.S. backing for the talks, low-level Russian delegates raised doubts about significant breakthroughs. The Ukrainian team, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, engaged with their Turkish and U.S. counterparts, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed pessimism regarding outcomes due to the low rank of Russian officials. President Trump also noted that substantial progress would rely on future discussions between him and Putin, further downplaying the current negotiations' potential.
The chaotic planning for the direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul highlights skepticism about potential breakthroughs due to Russia's low-level representation.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's expectation of no major breakthroughs in the negotiations underscores the challenges faced due to Russia's low-ranking delegation.
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