Moscow, May 17 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Saturday for further sanctions against Moscow, following the talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul held the day before.
On Friday, Russian and Ukrainian delegations held the first in-person meeting in three years in Istanbul. Following the talks, the parties agreed to a large-scale 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange. The head of Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, said that Moscow and Kiev agreed to present their visions of a possible future ceasefire. The Ukrainian side also requested a meeting of the heads of state which Russia took notice of. Medinsky also said Russia was ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine.
"Without stronger sanction...