Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ukraine-Russia Talks End in Istanbul with Prisoner Exchange
Officials from Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey to try to find a way to stop the war.
They agreed to swap some prisoners, but did not make any progress toward peace.
Ukraine wants a meeting with leaders from both countries, the US, and Turkey.
Russia said there's no point in a meeting unless a peace deal is negotiated first.
The countries did agree to keep talking.
Russia proposed forming three groups to discuss different issues.
Previous meetings had the same result: prisoner exchanges but no peace.
Russia and Ukraine concluded talks in Istanbul with an agreement to exchange prisoners.
No progress was made on a deal to halt the war despite discussions.
Ukraine proposed a summit with the leaders of both countries and the US and Turkey.
Russia proposed three working groups on political, humanitarian, and military matters.
Previous talks yielded prisoner exchanges but no progress in ending the invasion.
- Who
- Officials from Russia and Ukraine
- What
- Talks between Russia and Ukraine regarding the ongoing war.
- When
- The talks occurred after Trump issued a deadline for a ceasefire.
- Where
- Istanbul
- Why
- To discuss a ceasefire and potential peace agreement.
Ukraine's Position
Russia's Position
Ceasefire
Ukraine's Position
Insists on a full ceasefire to allow peace talks.
Russia's Position
Russia maintains hardline demands including neutral status and withdrawal from certain regions.
- Location
- Istanbul
- Key Agreement
- Prisoner exchange
- Proposed Summit Participants
- Ukraine, Russia, US, Turkey
- Russia's Proposal
- Three working groups on various issues
- Previous Talks Result
- Prisoner exchanges, no peace deal