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Ukraine War Latest: Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul End, Moscow Demands Kyiv Withdraw From 4 Regions, No Ceasefire Agreement

  • Ukraine and Russia concluded first direct peace talks in over three years in Istanbul on May 16 without a ceasefire agreement.
  • The talks followed Moscow's demand that Kyiv withdraw from four partially controlled regions Moscow annexed in 2022 amid ongoing conflict escalation.
  • During the talks, both sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to detail possible future ceasefire proposals in writing.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for fast peace steps, while Russian delegate Medinsky declared satisfaction and readiness to continue talks.
  • The stalled negotiations and ongoing attacks, including a drone strike on a Russian ammo depot in Crimea on May 16, suggest the conflict will persist despite prisoner swap progress.
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Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija broke the news in Vilnius, Lithuania on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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