Russia and Ukraine's first face-to-face negotiations in over three years, held in Istanbul, yielded a significant yet limited outcome. Despite an acrimonious atmosphere and disputes over delegation formats, both sides, mediated by Turkey and including representatives from major Western nations, agreed to exchange 2,000 prisoners of war. This exchange, the largest to date, signifies a crucial step in ongoing discussions aimed at achieving a ceasefire, which remains a priority for Ukraine as Russian advances continue. The talks demonstrate the potential for dialogue despite ongoing hostilities and tensions.
The purpose of our talks was to discuss a ceasefire, a prisoner exchange, and we are also potentially preparing a meeting at the level of the countries' leaders.
Today was an important day for world peace, as it represented a slight step forward despite the acrimony and tension that characterized the negotiations.
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