President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that negotiations between the United States and Russia should not address Ukraine without its involvement. Source: Zelenskyy’s interview with US television channel Newsmax,

So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to make a significant breakthrough in direct talks in Istanbul.

The Russian leader briefed Trump on his recent talks with officials in Iran and Israel, and reiterated Moscow's proposal to seek mutual solutions on the Iranian nuclear issue.