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.
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Russian and Ukrainian delegations attend talks at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. Pic: AP
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Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him – but the Russian president did not show up. Pic: AP
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Zelenskyy in Ankara on Thursday. Pic: Reuters
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