Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first direct peace talks in three years, both countries have said, but hopes for a breakthrough remained dim after Russian President Vladimir Putin spurned an offer by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face in Turkey. For all the latest world news, analysis and updates, NDTV's 'The World 24X7' with Parmeshwar Bawa is your one-stop shop.