Russia, Ukraine Reach Stalemate as Truce Talks Flounder: Experts

Washington has ratcheted up pressure on Russia after a third round of truce talks failed to make headway.

Ukrainian soldiers lay anti-tank mines along the Donetsk frontline on Oct. 30, 2024. Oleg Petrasiuk/Ukrainian 24th Mechanised Brigade via AP

A third round of U.S.-backed cease-fire talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul last week failed to produce any significant breakthroughs.

According to experts, the July 23 talks—which lasted only 40 minutes—reflect an ongoing stalemate on the battlefield, where both sides have fought to a relative standstill.