The three‑way negotiation session concluded after two days without any decisive agreements, involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and a third nation designated as the mediator. The discussions focused on ceasefire terms, prisoner exchange procedures, and future diplomatic engagement pathways, but no substantive policy shifts were achieved. _2_ The diplomatic talks ended with all participants acknowledging the absence of a breakthrough. Russia has continued its artillery operations against Ukrainian territories, maintaining the frequency and intensity of shelling as recorded by international monitoring bodies. The lack of progress in the negotiations coincided with the sustained military activity. _3 The diplomatic impasse suggests an ongoing cyclical pattern between the negotiating parties, as continuous bombardments undermine the enforcement of any potential agreements. The current situation highlights the necessity for external pressure or more robust mediating mechanisms to address the deployment of previously identified obstacles. The lack of a resolution may lead to extended conflict duration and further humanitarian complications, thereby underscoring the fragile state of the broader geopolitical environment.