Analysis
Analysis
Ukraine and Russia’s talks in Istanbul were symbolically important – but revealed a stark reality
There was one concrete achievement: Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large-scale prisoner swap, potentially involving thousands of captives. Still, the level of participation at the talks told its own story.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations attend talks at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. Pic: AP

Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him – but the Russian president did not show up. Pic: AP

Zelenskyy in Ankara on Thursday. Pic: Reuters
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