Zelensky announces largest prisoner exchange with Russia after US-brokered talks

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the largest prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, following meetings with US envoys in Dublin. Zelensky stated that US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner confirmed the exchange after their return from negotiations in Moscow with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The announcement came during a press briefing, with Zelensky emphasizing the importance of the result. The exchange follows November 10-11 talks in Abu Dhabi between the US, Russia, and Ukraine, where prisoner swaps of "1000 for 1000" or "1500 for 1500" were discussed. The previous exchange occurred on October 23, returning 270 Ukrainians home.


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