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Amid discussions in international forums like Istanbul, Ukrainian officials are hesitant to engage directly with Russia, aware that Moscow's intentions are not genuine negotiations but rather strategic delaying tactics. Ukraine insists that any meaningful dialogue must be preceded by a ceasefire, a proposition Russia has consistently rejected unless it secures favorable terms.
The Ukrainian stance highlights a core distrust of Russian commitments, rooted in Moscow’s history of breaching agreements. As a result, the conflict is expected to continue longer than initially anticipated, with no clear end in sight for diplomatic resolution.