The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed this Friday the Back to the country of 390 prisoners of war, whose exchange was agreed with Ukraine during the first direct negotiations with kyiv in three years, held in Istanbul. It is fulfilled so a part of that agreement, which established the exchange of 1,000 soldiers of each sidethe biggest exchange since the war conflict began in February 2022.
“On May 23, in accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on May 16 in Istanbul, 270 Russian militaryas well as 120 civiliansincluding a inhabitants of the Kursk region Captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they were returned from the territory controlled by the kyiv regime, “defense reported.
Likewise, he has specified, Russia has given Ukraine the same number of people270 soldiers and 120 civilians, to continue soon with the rest of the agreement: “It is planned that The large -scale exchange initiated by the Russian part continues in the next few days“.
Volodímir Zelenski He has also confirmed this first exchange. “We are bringing our people home. The First part of the 1,000 by 1,000 exchange agreement. This agreement was reached in a meeting in Türkiye and it is important to implement it fully, “said the Ukrainian President on Telegram.
He also pointed out that he hopes that this exchange will be completed during the weekend: “Today – 390 people. Saturday and Sunday: we hope the exchange will continue“.” Thanks to all who help and work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure that Ukrainians return home, “he added.
“It is very important to repatriate all those who are in captivity. We check each surname, information from each person. Let’s continue our diplomatic work so that such measures are possible“He concluded.
The president of the United States, Donald Trumpsince it had completed “a important exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine“.” Congratulations to both parties for this negotiation. Could this result in something important?“He added.
In addition to the exchange, Russia and Ukraine would have agreed to explore a possible fire and a future presidential summit. A second round of negotiations could be held in the Vatican, although it has not yet been confirmed by the parties.
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