Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

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The talks were the first direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in nine months and produced a potentially significant prisoner-of-war release, but no broader ceasefire or political settlement. The impasse underscores the difficulty of advancing diplomacy while territorial demands and security concerns remain unresolved. The outcome will be closely watched for whether the prisoner exchange creates momentum for further negotiations or marks another pause in efforts to end the war.[2][8]

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, The Straits Times