Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has passionately invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Istanbul peace talks, saying, “Hey, Comrade Putin, just go.” Lula’s heartfelt appeal underscores the persistent global efforts to mediate and resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In a dramatic turn of events, the talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul wrapped up without a ceasefire agreement. Moscow remained firm on its demand for Kyiv to withdraw from four contested regions, underscoring the deep-seated tensions that continue to plague the conflict. These discussions revealed just how intricate and challenging the path to peace truly is.
