Ukraine and Russia will hold their third round of talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, confirmed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The talks, focused on prisoner exchanges and potential peace negotiations, follow a 50-day ceasefire deadline set by President Trump. While both sides express a desire for peace, expectations are low, with Ukrainian officials believing Russia aims to prolong the conflict. Previous talks resulted in prisoner exchanges but failed to yield a ceasefire agreement. The Kremlin spokesperson downplayed expectations for immediate breakthroughs.

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