The ongoing war, which has lasted more than three years, may see new developments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared details about the upcoming talks with the media. During his daily address, Zelensky revealed that he and Ukrainian Security Council chief Rustem Umerov have planned further discussions, including a potential prisoner exchange, signaling hopes for progress despite ongoing hostilities.

This renewed effort follows calls from US President Donald Trump, who has warned Russia of severe sanctions if a ceasefire is not reached within 50 days. The U.S. is also set to provide additional military support to Ukraine, as Russia has ramped up drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, escalating civilian casualties.

Officials have said that these discussions aim for important breakthroughs, including a possible meeting between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism about achieving significant results, stating that both sides remain "diametrically opposed."

With peace talks scheduled in the same city that previously failed to bring about a ceasefire, the international community will be closely watching how the situation unfolds amid ongoing tensions in the region.