Istanbul 2022: Die gescheiterte Friedenschance im Ukrainekrieg

How close was the world to ending the war and why did not it happen? In March 2022, just weeks after the start of Russias invasion of Ukraine, delegations from both countries met in Istanbul. A swift resolution to the war in Ukraine suddenly seemed within reach. This book reconstructs the negotiations, analyzes the political context, uncovers the interests of the parties involved, and examines why the talks ultimately failed despite signs of a breakthrough. Was peace truly within reach and if so, what prevented it?