草案立场“截然相反”，两国官员淡化期待，俄乌在土耳其展开第三轮谈判

Group 1 - The Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Medinsky, arrived in Istanbul for the third round of direct negotiations with Ukraine, focusing on the draft memorandum exchanged in the second round and discussions on prisoner exchanges and the return of deceased personnel [1][3] - The Russian side's spokesperson, Peskov, indicated that the negotiations would be challenging, with the positions in the memorandum drafts being "diametrically opposed" [3][4] - Ukraine's President Zelensky approved the formation of a negotiation team, which has increased in size to 14 members, and aims to discuss prisoner exchanges, the return of Ukrainian children, and preparations for a potential leaders' meeting [3][4] Group 2 - Despite pressure from U.S. President Trump for a peace agreement within 50 days, Russia is expected to prioritize its national interests during the negotiations, with no genuine intention to cease hostilities [4][5] - Analysts suggest that there is little expectation for significant progress in the negotiations, as both sides have differing positions and may only address lower-level issues such as prisoner exchanges [5][6] - Ongoing military actions continue, with Ukraine's military leadership seeking U.S. assistance to escalate the conflict against Russia, emphasizing the need for more advanced weaponry [6]