Russia and Ukraine have agreed to new prisoner exchanges during the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul, but there has been no significant progress toward a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement.
The negotiations, which lasted less than an hour, ended with both sides maintaining their core demands and showing little willingness to compromise. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin, but the Kremlin insists its war objectives must be met before any real peace can be achieved. Despite international pressure and threats of further sanctions, hopes for a breakthrough remain low as deadly attacks continue in Ukraine.
The talks highlight the ongoing deadlock and the humanitarian focus on prisoner exchanges amid a protracted conflict.
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