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Russia returns Ukraine prisoners, sole result of Istanbul talks with Russia
The first direct Ukraine-Russia talks did not deliver a ceasefire but it did result in the largest prisoner swap of the war.
Russia and Ukraine say a major prisoner swap has begun
A major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine began Friday, the countries said, in one of the few signs of progress from their direct talks last week in Istanbul — part of a U.S.-led effort ...
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What to Know About the Trump-Putin Call and Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks
Mr. Trump backed off his demand that Russia declare an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, instead endorsing Mr. Putin’s call for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Mr. Putin made it clear ...
Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday over the war in Ukraine.
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Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?
The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict ...
Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says
Russian negotiators at peace talks in Istanbul demanded Ukraine pull its troops out of all the Ukrainian regions claimed by ...
Trump’s new position on the war in Ukraine: Not my problem
After a phone call Monday between Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Trump appears to be walking away from ...