Russia and Ukraine Open Istanbul Talks to Ease Conflict

Russian and Ukrainian delegation leaders convened in Istanbul on 23 July after both sides confirmed the formal start of negotiations, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The meeting marks a fresh attempt to address the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, with representatives gathering under the mediation of Turkish officials in the city’s Dolmabahçe Palace complex. Further details on the agenda and duration of the talks were not immediately disclosed.