As the next round of peace talks in Istanbul approaches, tensions continue to mount between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine has accused Russia of stalling negotiations and refusing to disclose its peace terms, which it demands to see before resuming talks. President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is undermining the process, while a U.S. diplomat predicted that all territory would revert to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia confirmed its attendance at the talks but has yet to share essential proposals, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of the upcoming meetings. Both nations have exchanged accusations, with Ukraine asserting that Russia is engaging in deception regarding peace efforts, and Russia claiming that Ukraine has not responded to its requests. The situation remains fluid as the date for the talks approaches, and international calls for constructive dialogue persist.