Istanbul Talks Fail: Russia's Ultimatum to Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul End Without Breakthrough Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul concluded on [Date], yielding no significant progress. Despite an initial agreement on prisoner exchanges, Russia maintained its demand for Ukraine's complete surrender. This was reported by CNN and other news sources. According to a video circulating on social media, Russia presented new terms, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from occupied territories and abandonment of NATO aspirations. These demands were immediately rejected by Ukrainian authorities. Moscow also pressed for the lifting of international sanctions and the cessation of reparations, while offering no concessions. Such aggressive demands, according to some analysts, could negatively impact Donald Trump's image, given his stated goal of achieving a swift resolution to the conflict. The situation remains tense, with ongoing uncertainty about the future of negotiations.