Ukraine and Russia negotiate prisoner exchange for at least 1,000 people

Ukraine and Russia are discussing preparations for a large-scale prisoner exchange involving at least 1,000 people, according to Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. Lubinets stated he received confirmation from his Russian counterpart, Yana Lantratova, after contacting her to discuss the exchange mechanisms. He emphasized that Ukraine insists on the return of both prisoners of war and illegally detained civilians, and has already presented its proposed composition for the exchange. The specific date and final number of people to be exchanged have not yet been announced. This follows a recent exchange on October 23, when 270 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity, and a civilian swap of seven people per side. The preparations were agreed upon during negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 10.