Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange hundreds of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers during the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul.
Despite these humanitarian gestures, the negotiations ended quickly with no progress toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement. Both sides remain far apart on key issues, and deadly attacks continue in Ukraine as hopes for a breakthrough remain low. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has renewed calls for a direct meeting with Russian President Putin, but the Kremlin insists its war goals must be met before peace can be achieved.
International pressure, including threats of new sanctions from the US, has so far failed to bring the two countries closer to ending the conflict.
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