US EditionRussia and Ukraine Agree to Large-Scale Prisoner Swap, Core Disputes Remain Unresolved
- Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in over three years on May 16, 2025, in Istanbul, resulting in a large prisoner exchange agreement.
- The talks occurred after months of diplomatic pressure from the U.S. And European allies urging a ceasefire and dialogue, though Russia introduced new territorial demands.
- Both sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to share detailed ceasefire proposals, but they remained far apart on conditions for ending the fighting.
- Ukrainian officials, including Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and substantive diplomacy, while Russian aides expressed satisfaction but confirmed unresolved disputes.
- Despite the prisoner swap, a ceasefire remains elusive, with Ukraine and its allies calling for continued pressure on Russia until it agrees to end the war.
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