Ukraine and Russia conducted their ninth prisoner exchange under Istanbul agreements, with Ukrainian President confirming that seriously ill and seriously injured defenders have returned home.
President Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is exploiting humanitarian gestures like POW swaps to create an illusion of diplomacy, aiming to distract the West.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cast doubt on Russia's commitment to peace negotiations, saying Moscow has not provided clear information about its agenda for talks scheduled in Istanbul on 2 June.
Behind closed doors in Istanbul, Moscow’s delegation played for time, not peace. Meanwhile, on the ground, Russian forces inch forward, relentless and determined.