Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks End Without Ceasefire: Prisoner Exchange Proposed

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul ended without a ceasefire agreement. The talks, which took place on June 2nd, 2025, focused on various proposals for de-escalation. Ukraine proposed a comprehensive peace plan including a full ceasefire and the return of 339 abducted children. In response, Russia suggested a prisoner exchange, offering to return the bodies of 6000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers in exchange for a temporary ceasefire. However, Russia rejected Ukraine's peace plan and demanded that Ukraine halt military training and foreign military aid. The lack of a ceasefire agreement and Russia's continued military actions in regions such as Sumy raise concerns about the ongoing conflict. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected.