India, April 4 -- As the Russia Ukraine War grinds deeper into a prolonged and costly confrontation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's sudden arrival in Turkey has intensified scrutiny over the fragile state of diplomacy - and the shifting balance of leverage that increasingly appears to favor Moscow.

The visit, centered in Istanbul, comes at a moment of heightened escalation on the battlefield and growing geopolitical strain across Europe and beyond. According to reports, Zelensky arrived in Istanbul for talks with Erdogan, where discussions are expected to focus on ceasefire prospects and the revival of negotiations under the Istanbul framework.

Turkish officials confirmed that the talks would address bilateral relations, regio...