Ukraine and Russia Move Towards Largest-Ever Prisoner Exchange
BRUSSELS, November 13: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced progress towards a major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, describing the proposed arrangement as the largest of its kind so far.
Speaking after meetings with US representatives in Dublin, Zelenskyy said Russia had agreed to a planned exchange of prisoners of war.
He described the development as an important outcome of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The announcement follows negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving representatives from the United States, Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy also said European representatives would participate in the next round of negotiations as members of the negotiating team.
The inclusion of European representatives is significant because the conflict has major implications for European security.
Although the announcement represents diplomatic progress, a confirmed date and final number of prisoners involved in the proposed exchange were not established in the report.
The broader challenge remains finding a lasting settlement to the war.
