KYIV BLOG: Principles vs Pragmatism This is the most concerted effort to end the war in Ukraine since the failed Istanbul peace deal in 2022. But after the initial optimism, the chance of a deal going through are fading.

This is the most concerted effort to end the war in Ukraine since the failed Istanbul peace deal in 2022. But after the initial optimism, the chance of a deal going through are fading. Bne IntelliNews #KyivBlog #UkraineWar #PeaceDeal #IstanbulAgreement #EndTheWar

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Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner swap under the Istanbul agreement, focusing on severely wounded soldiers. Ukraine plans to disclose the number of exchanged soldiers later. Recent repatriation included 1,212 fallen defenders. #POWExchange #HumanitarianEfforts #IstanbulAgreement