Russia and Ukraine have agreed to conduct large-scale exchanges of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers following their latest round of peace talks in Istanbul.
Both sides confirmed the exchange of over 1,200 prisoners each, as well as the repatriation of thousands of war dead, including severely wounded and long-held captives. Despite these humanitarian agreements, the talks produced no progress toward a ceasefire or a direct meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Putin. Ukraine continues to push for a leaders' summit, while Russia has proposed only brief truces for humanitarian purposes.
The ongoing exchanges highlight the grim realities of the conflict and the limited scope of current diplomatic efforts.
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