Trump’s Mediation Falls Short, Moscow and Kyiv Opt for Prisoner Swap Instead

quick Summary

• Mediation Talks: US President Donald Trump attempted to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war but failed to secure a ceasefire agreement.
• Conflict Background: The war between Russia and Ukraine has persisted for three years.
• Talks in Turkey: Delegations from both nations met for direct talks in Istanbul,Turkey,but negotiations were derailed due to alleged last-minute demands by Russia deemed “unacceptable” by Ukrainian officials.
• Prisoner Swap Agreement: Despite the failure of ceasefire talks, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war.
• Trump’s Mediation Efforts: As taking office during his second term as US President, Trump has made multiple attempts-via telephonic discussions and public declarations-to broker peace in the conflict without success.
• Public Feud with Zelenskyy: In February 2025, Trump had a heated argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House over Ukraine’s role in prolonging the war and dependence on Western military aid. The dispute ended with Trump asking Zelenskyy to leave until willing to negotiate peace.

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