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No breakthrough in direct talks between Russia, Ukraine

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May 17, 2025

The first direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 ended up without any major progress. Negotiators agreed on a prisoner swap, but failed to produce a ceasefire or a meeting between their two leaders.

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