Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Russia and Ukraine maintain antagonistic positions after their meeting in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey.
• The meeting concluded with proposals for a ceasefire and a possible exchange of war prisoners, but no concrete measure was agreed upon.
• Russia demands that Ukraine withdraws its troops from the annexed regions, a demand which Ukraine rejects.
• Putin sent a low-level delegation to the talks, indicating a limited interest in ending the war.
• Zelensky continues to demand stronger sanctions against Russia from the international community, especially the US.
• Putin insists on dealing directly with Trump, dismissing president Zelenski.

Conclusion: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue and Putin retains control over the situation. The role of the US and its stance towards Russia holds a central role in future negotiations.

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