Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap

In Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on ceasefire but commit to a prisoner swap. The talks lasted over an hour, with Russia proposing a two- or three-day truce in certain areas. Despite Russia rejecting an unconditional ceasefire, both sides committed to exchanging sick and wounded prisoners of war. No major breakthrough was achieved, with expectations low and deep divisions remaining on how to end the war.