US EditionRussia Takes Tough Stance in Istanbul Talks, Threatens Ukraine with Long War
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners each during talks in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, at 6:45 AM.
- The talks followed ongoing hostilities and humanitarian efforts, with Ukraine’s delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who announced the agreement.
- Ukraine repatriated 909 fallen soldiers, while the conflict continued in Donetsk Oblast, marked by significant military losses reported on both sides over ten months.
- Officials confirmed the talks lasted under two hours, and Ukrainian military dogs were highlighted as symbols of protection and resilience amid the conflict.
- This prisoner exchange reflects ongoing complex conflict dynamics, indicating limited but important humanitarian progress despite sustained hostilities.
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Sources: Russia Threatens 'Eternal War' in Ukraine
The peace talks in Istanbul ended after less than two hours. British Prime Minister Starmer believes that Russia has made “unacceptable” demands. At the same time, Russia threatened with “eternal war” during the meeting, according to sources to Sky News.
Russian stuff blowing up: Russia threatens during peace talks to seize more Ukrainian cities
Let’s see if this actually happens. Countries sincere about peace negotiations don’t threaten to seize cities and fight for 20 years. The negotiations lasted less than two hours. This probably doesn’t sound important, but there is no doubt that it...
The Economist: Russia Threatened to Take over the Kharkiv and Sum Regions During the Istanbul Talks. "We Fought with Sweden for 21 Years," Said Medinsky.
During the talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian delegation threatened to seize the Kharkiv and Sum regions, as reported by The Economist Oliver Carroll, with reference to the "information source".
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