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Since a July Istanbul meeting, no face-to-face negotiations have taken place between Ukraine and Russia. The conflict, now approaching its fourth year, continues with devastating consequences. Russian forces have persisted in their military campaign, notably launching overnight strikes that killed 25 individuals, further demonstrating Moscow’s commitment to territorial gains.
Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains firm demands that Ukraine abandon its aspirations to join NATO and withdraw from four provinces Moscow claims as part of its territory. These conditions remain non-negotiable from Russia’s perspective, with Moscow showing no signs of softening its stance.