Pakistan, June 3 -- Russia has warned against expecting quick breakthroughs in peace talks with Ukraine, calling the situation "extremely complex" and full of "nuances." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement Tuesday, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire during negotiations held in Istanbul.

Though the short talks saw both sides exchange memorandums and agree on a major prisoner swap, their core demands remain far apart. Moscow insisted Ukraine must withdraw from four regions it claims to have annexed before halting its offensive, while Kyiv demanded a complete and unconditional truce. Russia instead proposed a limited ceasefire lasting two to three days in certain frontline areas.

Peskov al...