Istanbul, May 16 -- The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years ended in Istanbul today, with both delegations issuing brief statements after the almost two-hour negotiations, aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, stated that Friday's talks at Dolmabahce Palace had focused on a prisoner exchange and versions of a potential ceasefire.
A potential meeting between Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin was also reportedly raised, and Umerov added that an update on possible new negotiations would be shared soon, RT reported.
He also stated that both delegations had agreed to an exchange involving 1,000 pris...