Russia says ready for possible compromises in Ukraine talks as Zelenskyy stays out, sends delegation

Multiple sources report on ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. A meeting between Nato foreign ministers in Turkey yielded no breakthrough, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizing Russia for not treating negotiations seriously. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio advocates for direct talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating this is the only way a breakthrough can occur. Separate articles confirm the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will meet in Istanbul for talks, marking the first direct peace talks in years. However, a Moscow spokesperson criticizes the Moscow delegation as "low-level", potentially indicating a lack of senior representation from Russia.