Ukrainian and Russian delegations met for three hours in Istanbul to discuss a ceasefire.

Ukrainian delegates stated most issues dividing Kyiv and Moscow on an end to the fighting seem agreed upon.

RF delegates called the talks 'extremely constructive'.

Erdogan called for a truce between Ukraine and Russia

Erdogan stated that continuation of hostilities is not beneficial to anyone

Erdogan expressed hope that the talks would yield a concrete result

Erdogan stated that successful talks in Istanbul would facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian leaders

Ukraine's most ambitious objective at the talks was to secure a ceasefire

Podolyak highlighted the problem of war escalation and violations of Geneva Convention norms regarding POWs.

Ukrainian negotiators insist on compliance with international standards for the treatment of prisoners of war during talks in Istanbul.

Oleksandr Kyrylenko stated that violations will be recorded and investigated, with legal decisions made against violating servicemen.

Mykola Podoliak emphasized that rules of war must be observed by both sides and violations will have legal consequences.