Russia took weeks to present Ukraine with a “memorandum” setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the more than 3-year-old war. To practically no one’s surprise,

Following talks with Trump, Putin consented to collaborate with Ukraine on drafting a peace memorandum, which would map out the terms and timeline for a ceasefire, although no com

So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to make a significant breakthrough in direct talks in Istanbul.