- Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war each during their first talks in over three years.
- The talks, mediated by Turkey, took place in Istanbul. They failed to achieve a ceasefire due to Russia's "non-starter" conditions.
- Ukraine is seeking further sanctions against Russia unless a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump is accepted.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with Mr Trump and European leaders following the talks.
- Russia claims to be open to a diplomatic solution but has expressed concerns about Ukraine using a ceasefire to regroup and rearm.
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