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Pace of Ukraine Talks Hinges on Efforts of Kyiv, Washington, Kremlin Says
- In Istanbul, Turkey, representatives from Russia and Ukraine met in person twice, on May 16 and June 2, 2025, to discuss peace negotiations.
- These discussions marked the resumption of in-person negotiations after a hiatus exceeding three years and focused on negotiating terms for a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities.
- During the talks, both parties put forward conflicting proposals but reached an understanding to swap more prisoners of war and to repatriate the remains of 6,000 fallen soldiers from each side.
- Russian President Putin called the proposals 'absolutely contradictory memorandums,' while Kremlin spokesman Peskov said progress depends on Kyiv, Washington's mediation, and battlefield developments.
- Despite prisoner exchanges, the talks yielded no ceasefire, and Russia rejected halting hostilities, indicating future negotiation dates hinge on external mediation efforts.
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