Zelensky reports on prisoner exchange talks between Ukraine and Russia

Zelensky reports on prisoner exchange talks between Ukraine and Russia
Zelensky reports on prisoner exchange talks between Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Kyiv and Moscow are discussing the possibility of a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war. According to him, options in the format of "1000 for 1000" or "1500 for 1500" are being considered.

The role of the US delegation in the negotiations

The head of state noted that it is representatives of the United States who plan to raise this issue during their visit to the aggressor country. He emphasised that the Americans will go to Russia specifically with such an agenda.

«Про Абу-Дабі, ми проговорювали з командою, завтра головний у них день, сьогодні можливість обміну, хочуть зробити 1000 на 1000, може, 1500 на 1500. Якийсь великий обмін, з цією аджендою поїдуть американці в Росію» (Regarding Abu Dhabi, we discussed it with the team, tomorrow is their main day, today is the possibility of an exchange, they want to do 1000 for 1000, maybe 1500 for 1500. Some kind of large exchange, the Americans will go to Russia with this agenda), Zelensky emphasised.

Other topics of the negotiation process

In addition to the prisoner exchange, during previous consultations, the Russian side raised issues regarding territories and holding a meeting at the leaders' level.

The President of Ukraine added that the next stage of negotiations should be dedicated to specific steps for de-escalating the situation. It is also planned to discuss energy issues, security in the Black Sea, as well as return to the topic of exchange and the possibility of a trilateral meeting at the highest level, if possible.

«Завтра буде більше про деескалаційні кроки, про енергетику, про Чорне море, ще раз про обмін і про тристоронню зустріч на рівні лідерів, якщо це можливо» (Tomorrow there will be more about de-escalation steps, about energy, about the Black Sea, once again about the exchange and about a trilateral meeting at the leaders' level, if possible), he underlined.

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