Russia and Ukraine Agree to Large-Scale Prisoner Swap, Core Disputes Remain Unresolved
- Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over three years, following a push from the U.S. To resolve the ongoing conflict in Europe.
- Ukraine's delegation emphasized that peace requires a 30-day ceasefire, returning abducted children, and exchanging prisoners of war.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed skepticism about reaching a major breakthrough, stating he does not expect substantial progress without a meeting between the U.S. And Russian leaders.
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Ukraine War: "The only Ones that Could Slow Down the Russians Are the Chinese"
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Ukraine-Russia political theatrics underscore stark realities on the ground as war grinds on
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Ukraine and Russia: Talks over - No Ceasefire in Sight
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