The new round of negotiations comes amid a long history of delaying tactics by the Russian side as the fighting in Ukraine grinds on.

On Monday, Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin. The US president is convinced that the Russian leader wants to end the war in Ukraine. However, if this does not succeed, the US will withdraw from the peace efforts. 'This is not my war', Trump said.

For the first time in three years, Russia and Ukraine are preparing for direct peace talks. Who’s attending, what’s on the agenda and what are the stakes? Here’s what we know.