Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul for the third time—and agreed on one thing: swapping POWs
The latest round of closed-door talks in Turkey lasted under an hour and focused on returning captured soldiers and civilians.
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Turkish president says Trump willing to join Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Türkiye only if Putin attends
Turkey positions itself as the primary mediator in the war, with Erdogan declaring that recent Istanbul negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations "opened the door to peace."
Russia gave Ukraine over 1,200 dead soldiers — first phase of 6,000-body exchange
After 2 June talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine began a large-scale exchange of fallen soldiers.
ISW: Russia continues to want Ukraine’s “complete destruction.” Russian missile stockpile only grows.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairperson Dmitry Medvedev stated that Moscow's peace negotiations in Istanbul must result in the Ukrainian government's elimination rather than compromise.
Russians bullied and threatened Ukraine in Istanbul — but Putin banned his men from one move
Russia came to Istanbul armed with a script of threats. But Ukrainian delegate Kyslytsya now reveals there was one thing they absolutely couldn't do.
“We are ready to fight forever in Ukraine,” says Russia’s top negotiator—then cites a fake Napoleon
As Russia rejects a ceasefire, Vladimir Medinsky turns to fake quotes to justify more war.
More land, more war, no regrets: Russia’s demands to Ukraine in Istanbul
Give up four regions, or we’ll take six — Russia’s chilling message to Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV offers to host Russia-Ukraine talks, calls Istanbul peace attempt “tragic”
Istanbul talks delivered just a prisoner swap but no ceasefire.
Trump joins second crisis call with Zelenskyy, European leaders as Putin demands Ukraine retreat from four regions
Putin skipped the Istanbul talks, sending a lower-level delegation as Moscow's demands stalled further negotiations.
Russia and Ukraine agree to largest-ever prisoner swap—but peace talks in Istanbul stall over Putin’s “outrageous” demands
1,000 prisoners each—but no ceasefire.
“Go to Istanbul and negotiate:” Brazilian president urges Putin’s personal attendance at Ukraine negotiations
Brazilian President Lula da Silva revealed that Putin previously responded "I agree to discuss this" when presented with a proposal for a 30-day truce in Ukraine.
ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to chicken out of Istanbul talks he himself demanded
Kremlin officials have remained silent, while lower-ranking figures dismiss the proposed meeting. Putin initially proposed renewed Istanbul talks on 11 May.
US special envoy: We’re close to peace deal on Russo-Ukrainian War, concessions must be made
The US envoy also noted that Russia's war against Ukraine ''was provoked'' due to talks of Ukraine joining NATO.
Putin claims Ukraine’s collapse without Western aid, Zelenskyy accuses him of prolonging war
During a state TV interview, Putin claimed that Zelenskyy is "illegitimate" for negotiations and once again accused former British PM Boris Johnson of derailing the Istanbul peace talks in 2022. Zelenskyy responded that Putin just aims to make the war "endless."