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Turkey
‘We Did Our Part’: Ukraine Calls Out Russian ‘1000-for-1000’ POW Swap Delay
Ukraine confirms it produced and handed over a list for the “1000-for-1000” POW exchange, contradicting Kremlin claims that no such list had been received.
May 22, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Putin Is a ‘No Show’ in Istanbul
Putin answered Trump’s question concerning whether or not a deal was possible – no. The question now is – what does “proceed accordingly” mean?
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ceasefire Elusive as Ukraine, Russia Agree Only on Prisoner Swap
The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine Delegations Use Interpreter in Istanbul Talks as Zelensky Warns of ‘Theater’
Delegations spoke via interpreter; Zelensky warns talks are a sham and calls for more sanctions if Russia is not serious.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia Agree to “1,000 for 1,000” POW Exchange After 1st Direct Peace Talks in Years
Ukraine and Russia agreed on a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner exchange during Istanbul peace talks, with the swap expected to take place in the coming days.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Blasts Moscow’s ‘Unacceptable Demands’ in Friday’s Talks
Ukrainian sources said Moscow raised demands that are deemed non-starters, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Ukrainian territories.
Updated: May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Istanbul Talks Kick Off
The talks, originally scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., have now started, with Ukraine’s defense minister leading the delegation opposite a team headed by a hardline Kremlin representative.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Rejecting US Mediation in Peace Talks
Multiple outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, have said Russia rejected US and Turkish mediators in Friday’s peace talks.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Killing Needs To Stop,’ Rubio Says Ahead Of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks
US Secretary of State Rubio urged an immediate ceasefire in Istanbul talks with Turkish and Ukrainian officials.
May 16, 2025
Zelensky
Calling Russia’s Bluff About ‘Peace Talks’ with Ukraine
Here is a sampling of what is being said in the European media about Putin’s no-show for talks with Zelensky in Turkey.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Turkey: What We Know
Before the three-way meeting between the Russian, Ukrainian, and Turkish delegations, Ukraine will hold separate talks with the US and Turkey.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Rubio Arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine Talks Marred by Political Maneuvering
US Secretary of State is meeting with senior Turkish and Ukrainian officials. Diplomats describe today’s setting as “either a monumental mess, or a very sophisticated diplomatic game of chess.”
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Complains of ‘Disrespect’ After Putin No-Show in Istanbul
“We can’t be running around the world looking for Putin,” Zelensky said after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Defense Chief Umerov to Represent Ukraine in Turkey Peace Talks
Zelensky to send Defense Chief Rustem Umerov to Istanbul talks after Putin refuses to attend the negotiations that he originally proposed.
May 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls for ‘At Least Sanctions’ to Pressure Moscow
The Ukrainian president argued that pressure cannot be one-sided in peace talks and called for more pressure on Moscow.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Leadership ‘Critical’ to Get Russia, Ukraine to Talks in Good Faith, Rubio Says
The US Secretary of State met with counterparts from Western Europe to discuss peace in Ukraine, after the Russian failure to send top-level delegates to Istanbul dashed hopes for a quick peace deal.
May 15, 2025