“The Ukrainian side has unexpectedly postponed for an indefinite period, both the acceptance of the bodies and the exchange of prisoners of war,“ Russia’s top negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said on social media.
It was the only concrete outcome from the talks, at which Russia has repeatedly rejected Ukrainian calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Moscow had also handed over a list to Kyiv with the names of 640 POWs to be swapped in the first stage.
“We urge Kyiv to strictly adhere to the timetable and all agreements reached, and begin the exchange immediately,“ Medinsky said.
After the Istanbul talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the exchange would take place this weekend, while Russia said it was ready for Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
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