A Russian delegation departed Moscow on Wednesday en route to Istanbul for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine, according to Russian news agency TASS.

A source within the delegation confirmed that the meeting is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening, though no specific agenda details were disclosed.

The talks proceed despite the Kremlin’s remarks on Tuesday indicating low expectations for progress. Moscow reiterated its firm stance on its preconditions for any potential settlement.

This marks the latest diplomatic attempt to revive dialogue between the two sides amid ongoing hostilities and a protracted conflict that began in February 2022.