Amidst heavy air attacks, Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks. The talks, held under pressure from President Trump, are expected to be challenging due to the entrenched positions of both sides. Formal exchange of conditions for a potential deal is anticipated, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low. Both delegations arrived at the five-star hotel in Istanbul by 1 p.m. local time.

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