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Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine discussed truce, prisoner swap at direct talks

The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years ended in Turkey with an agreement on an exchange of prisoners and discussions on a potential ceasefire, though no truce was announced. The negotiations in Istanbul’s Dolmabahce …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap prisoners of war

Expectations for a major breakthrough, already low, were dented further on Thursday when Trump, winding up a Middle East tour, said there would be no movement without a meeting between himself and Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Source: Evening Standard - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 PoWs each – video

The heads of Russia and Ukraine's delegations at peace talks in Istanbul have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, the largest swap since the conflict began. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Vladimir Medinsky, the head of …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

After China, Russia joins US in nudging India to restart stalled dialogue with Pakistan

Moscow consistently advocates the resumption of dialogue and an increase in the level of mutual trust between India and Pakistan, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, told journalists.

Source: Deccan Herald - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine agree POW swap, discussed truce and Zelensky-Putin meeting

HESPRESS English – Morocco News International with AFPFriday 16 May 2025 - 16:09 Russia and Ukraine agreed in direct talks Friday to each exchange 1,000 prisoners of war, discussed the possibility of a ceasefire as well as a potential meeting of their …

Source: Hespress - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia reportedly threatened to seize Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Sumy regions during Istanbul talks

During negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian delegation threatened to seize the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, according to Economist correspondent Oliver Carroll, citing a “well-placed” source. According to the source, the Russian delegation said …

Source: Meduza - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

AP News: Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire

Vehicles begin arriving outside a gate prior to expected talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the Dolmabache palace, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Dilara Acikgoz) Vehicles begin arriving outside a gate prior to …

Source: EdGlenToday - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Trump has a lot of ‘leverage’ in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Middle East special envoy says

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

Ukraine, Russia agree to hold follow-up meeting after Istanbul peace talks, Turkish FM says

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to hold a follow-up meeting during their talks in Istanbul on May 16, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced, according to the country…

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine agree on 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange in Istanbul, Umerov says

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement in Istanbul for the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who was leading Ukraine…

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral