💨 Abstract

Russia's President Vladimir Putin declined to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey, deepening the friction over their ongoing war. Instead, Putin sent lower-level officials, while Zelenskyy decided not to attend and expressed frustration over Russia's lack of seriousness. The diplomatic maneuver emphasized the deep-seated hostility between the two nations. Zelenskyy wants an immediate 30-day ceasefire, while Putin insists on discussing the details first. The U.S.

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