Kyiv proposed to the Russian side to hold a meeting of Russian presidents Vladimir Putin and Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky until the end of August. This was stated by the head of the Ukrainian delegation at peace negotiations with the Russian Federation in Istanbul Rustem Umarov at a press conference following a meeting.
Umarov emphasized that Ukraine consistently advocates a meeting of leaders. “We were ready for her yesterday. We will be ready today. And we will be ready tomorrow. Such a meeting is able to unlock real political progress. Russia must demonstrate readiness,” he said.
Umarov thanked Turkey for intermediary efforts and organizing negotiations, calling it an important platform for dialogue and peace. “
, the head of the delegation noted that Ukraine expects the further Progress in the issue of the exchange of prisoners.
He said that during the meeting, the Russian side agreed to the return of persons in captivity for more than three years.
Umarov added that the Russian Federation and Ukraine agreed on the further exchange of military and civil prisoners and will not conduct a new round of negotiations on the exchange of prisoners. A fair and sustainable world – for the return of all our people, including children who were illegally deported to Russia, ”he said.
Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire without preliminary conditions. This was stated by the representative of the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine Georgy Tikhiy, commenting on the results of the meeting.
the diplomat added that the Russian side adopted a proposal to release persons who have been captured for more than 3 years.