Ukraine and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for ceasefire negotiations, with US and Turkish representatives present. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses low expectations for the meeting's outcome, emphasizing the need for direct talks between Presidents Trump and Putin. The agenda includes separate meetings and a trilateral format involving Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia. Ukraine seeks a ceasefire as a priority, while Russia insists on addressing the war's root causes. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)