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Russia & Ukraine Meet Again in Istanbul: Agree to Exchange Sick/Wounded Prisoners + Iran Readies a "No" Response to US Talks Proposal + UK to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% GDP by 2027 + More
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1. Ukrainian negotiators said Russia had again rejected an "unconditional ceasefire - but the two committed to return the bodies of 12,000 Soldiers. The two sides agreed to exchange all sick and heavily wounded prisoners of war, as well those aged under 25.
2. During talks in Istanbul, the Russian delegation handed Ukraine a "peace memorandum" with its proposals for a ceasefire, Russian-state media outlet TASS reported on June 2, publishing the alleged document.
According to the document, among Russia key demands are the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as…
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