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Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend peace talks in Istanbul aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine, as he has not been included in the Kremlin’s negotiating team. This marks the first direct negotiations since discussions faltered following Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated he would participate in talks only if Putin were present, highlighting the complexities surrounding the diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
