The talks did not result in an agreement on a ceasefire. Ukraine proposed an immediate ceasefire, but Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw from four regions it claims to have annexed.

The two sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, marking one of the largest such swaps since the conflict began.

Trump has expressed support for ending the conflict and suggested that a meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin could facilitate progress. However, skepticism remains about actual outcomes.

Russia's demands for Ukraine to withdraw from annexed regions, despite not fully controlling them, indicate a firm stance that may hinder progress toward a lasting peace. This stance raises skepticism about Russia's commitment to a ceasefire.