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Russia-Istanbul Talks Yield Prisoner Swap, No Ceasefire

5/19/2025

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In Istanbul's tense peace talks, Russia's negotiator Vladimir Medinsky ominously likened the ongoing conflict to Peter the Great's lengthy war with Sweden, hinting at a drawn-out struggle ahead. With no ceasefire reached, the only outcome was an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners. Meanwhile, President Zelensky urged for tougher sanctions, demanding genuine diplomatic action.

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In Istanbul's tense peace talks, Russia's negotiator Vladimir Medinsky ominously likened the ongoing conflict to Peter the Great's lengthy war with Sweden, hinting at a drawn-out struggle ahead. With no ceasefire reached, the only outcome was an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners. Meanwhile, President Zelensky urged for tougher sanctions, demanding genuine diplomatic action.