Istanbul Talks: Prisoner Exchange Agreed, Ceasefire Remains Elusive

Russia and Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul conclude with prisoner exchange agreement, but ceasefire remains elusive. Delegations from both countries met at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul on [date]. While a prisoner exchange was agreed upon, no overall ceasefire was reached. Aydos Ashymov, a correspondent reporting live from Istanbul, stated that '...no official statement has been released...' The lack of a broader agreement underscores the ongoing challenges in resolving the conflict. However, the progress made on prisoner exchanges offers a glimmer of hope for future negotiations.