Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on new prisoner exchange with Russia
Summary
Ukraine is working to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia to bring home 1,200 Ukrainians. These exchanges are part of agreements made with help from Turkey and the UAE. Both countries have traded prisoners before, but the swaps have been sporadic.Key Facts
- Ukraine aims to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia, involving 1,200 Ukrainians.
- President Zelenskyy mentions ongoing talks and negotiations to facilitate these exchanges.
- Previous exchange agreements were brokered in Istanbul with Turkish mediation in 2022.
- Consultations are mediated by Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
- Rustem Umerov, from Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, confirmed such exchanges have happened before.
- Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian oil refineries and other sites to cut off Moscow's war funding.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggests a ceasefire is unlikely before spring, emphasizing European resilience.
- Overnight drone and missile strikes damaged Ukrainian infrastructure, causing power issues.
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