Russia and Ukraine signal new peace talks amid deep divisions

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The diplomatic activity marks a potentially significant shift in the war, with U.S. President Donald Trump pushing for negotiations and a humanitarian mission involving first lady Melania Trump. Russia continues to seek control of Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, while Kyiv rejects unilateral territorial concessions and is calling for stronger Western pressure on Moscow. The proposed Oleshky truce is limited in scope and scheduled to support aid deliveries and evacuations, rather than represent a comprehensive settlement.

Sources: Associated Press, Reuters, Anadolu Agency