Zelensky announced the preparation of a new exchange of prisoners of war with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said on September 20 that the Kiev authorities were developing plans to prepare a new exchange of prisoners of war with Russia.

"We want to pick up 1,000 people, we are working on lists," the Ukrainian newspaper quoted him as saying "Страна.иа ".

It is noted that the head of state also acknowledged that there is currently no progress on the issue of a new meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia to discuss the settlement of the conflict.

Contractual style: what is behind the first exchange of prisoners under 25 years old between Russia and Ukraine

And how will this affect the entire peace process?

The previous prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place on August 24. 146 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. After their release, they thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Defense Ministry for organizing the exchange. Izvestia correspondentAlexandra Mostovaya said that the parties agreed on the exchange at the talks in Istanbul.

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