Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umero, who led the delegation sent by the Ukraine In conversations with the Russiaheld today, Friday, May 16, 2025 in Constantinople, made statements on the issues discussed.
In particular, Rustem Umero announced that Soon there will be an exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
«We know the date, but we will not notify it yet“, Said Umero after meeting the Russians. This will be the largest exchange between the two sides from the onset of the war.
The Ukrainian delegation She expressed to the Russians her request for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodimir Zelenski.
For its part, the Russian delegation is “satisfied” by today’s talks in Istanbul and confirmed the deal on the exchange of 1,000 prisoners on each side.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Mentinsky, said that Moscow is ‘generally satisfied’ With the results of the meeting and contacts will continue.
He also added that the Russian side is willing and ready to continue contacts while took seriously the request for Putin and Zelenski, stressing that Kiev and Moscow will present their “plans” for a possible future ceasefire.