It was Russia that proposed the idea of a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner swap during talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. “I would like to emphasize once again and put all questions to rest: it was Russia’s initiative, proposed by the head of the Russian ...
Russian delegation in Istanbul announced reaching an agreement with the Ukrainian delegation to exchange 1,000 prisoners, voicing will to continue talks with Ukraine. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Russian delegation in Istanbul is in constant contact with President Vladimir Putin. “Our negotiating team [in Istanbul] is in ...
