Bangladesh, May 13 -- Amid a deepening global desire for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, fresh diplomatic efforts are gaining traction. Beijing and Hanoi have thrown their support behind Russian President Vladimir Putins call for unconditional peace talks, while the Kremlin reaffirmed its commitment to resuming negotiations suspended since 2022. The proposed dialogue, which could begin as early as May 15 in Türkiye, could mark a pivotal moment – if both sides agree on fundamental conditions.

On May 11, President Vladimir Putin publicly urged Ukraine to return to the negotiating table without preconditions. He proposed that talks resume in Istanbul, Türkiye, referencing the negotiations abandoned in 2022 whe...