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Russia-Ukraine Talks Fail to Strike Peace But Prisoner Swap Agreed
Above: Members of Ukrainian and Russian delegations attend peace talks presided over by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on June 2, 2025, at Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Image copyright: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia's ceasefire memorandum is very pragmatic and has areas of leeway so a compromise with Ukraine can be agreed upon. Ukraine's document, on the other hand, is full of intractable demands, signaling that it intends to drag out the talks rather than find an agreement.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Russia continues to reject a full ceasefire, instead offering contradictory proposals that don't make sense. There needs to be additional pressure and sanctions on the country so it starts taking this process seriously.