Ukrainian and Russian representatives held their first official meeting in three years on Friday in Istanbul, but the discussions did not culminate in a ceasefire agreement. Initiated by President Putin, the talks were criticized by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who labeled the Russian delegation a 'sham.' Despite the lack of significant outcomes, the two sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners. The Ukrainian delegation reiterated the priority of ending the ongoing conflict, while concerns were raised over unacceptable Russian statements during negotiations.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation announced that each country had agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners, emphasizing the priority of the government's focus on people.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Putin's delegation as a 'sham,' expressing disappointment in not having more empowered representatives for negotiations.
Zelenskyy had hoped for a high-level meeting with Putin to address significant issues but stated that the Russian President did not agree to anything.
Although both sides discussed ceasefire modalities, the details are still to be worked out, with Ukraine emphasizing the need to end the ongoing war.
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