Russia and Ukraine have agreed to new prisoner-of-war exchanges during the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul, but made no progress toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement.
The negotiations, which lasted less than an hour, ended with both sides maintaining firm positions and little hope for a breakthrough. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continues to push for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, but the Kremlin insists its war goals must be met before peace can be achieved. Meanwhile, deadly attacks and escalating violence persist in Ukraine, underscoring the urgency and difficulty of reaching a settlement.
International actors, including the US and Turkey, are involved, but expectations for a near-term resolution remain low.
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