**Russia and Ukraine Set to Resume Peace Talks**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine may finally see some progress next week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that the two sides are expected to agree on a date for their third round of peace talks.
According to Peskov, Russian aide Vladimir Medinsky is in close contact with his Ukrainian counterpart, working out the details for the meeting. This will be the first time in over three years that face-to-face talks have taken place between the two countries.
The previous negotiations, held in Istanbul on May 16 and June 2, led to several positive developments, including prisoner exchanges and the return of bodies of dead soldiers. However, no agreement has been reached on a ceasefire, which Ukraine has been pushing for with support from Western powers.
**Russia’s Stance**
Russia is insisting that any settlement must include territorial and other demands that Ukraine sees as equivalent to surrender. This stance has led to an escalation in fighting over the past few weeks, with Russia carrying out heavy air attacks and Ukraine launching surprise drone strikes on Russian airfields.
One notable attack took place on June 1, when Ukrainian drones damaged Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet.
**Context**
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has significant implications for global stability. The recent escalation in fighting has led to increased tensions between Russia and its Western adversaries.
Meanwhile, another incident involving pro-Palestinian activists breaking into a Royal Air Force base in the UK on Friday highlights the growing complexity of international relations. In this context, the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is a welcome development.
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