 Now, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have met for the first time, face-to-face, or have had the first face-to-face talks in nearly three weeks with Kiev seeking a ceasefire without compromising on territory or sovereignty. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, welcomed delegations from both sides, saying that stopping this tragedy was up to them. Now, Ukrainian television reported the talks had begun with a cold welcome and no handshake between the delegations. Ukraine and the United States hold little hope of an immediate breakthrough, but the resumption of face-to-face talks is an important first step towards a ceasefire and a Russian invasion that is told on most fronts by the inflicting horrible suffering on Tverlians trapped in besieged cities. Now, footage from inside the Dombaz Palace in Istanbul where the talks took place showed Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in attendance, though it was not immediately clear in what role.