Representatives of the Ukrainian delegation \u2013 Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya, and Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Vadym Skibitskyi \u2013 spoke to the media about the outcomes of the negotiations with russian delegation in Istanbul.<\/p>\n
Key points:<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f During the talks in Istanbul, an agreement was reached with russian side on a prisoner exchange in the format of 1000 for 1000. Lists of individuals to be returned home will be finalized in the near future.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Reaching agreement on even one issue \u2014 the prisoner exchange \u2014 is already a major achievement and an important result.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The parties will continue discussions on the issue of a ceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The President of Ukraine had anticipated high-level negotiations in Turkey. A meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and russia should be the next step.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0fputin is the only person making decisions. Zelenskyy is ready to meet with putin, and Ukraine seeks progress \u2013 therefore, a leaders’ summit needs to be arranged.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f During the talks, russian side raised issues that were unacceptable to Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation was prepared for this and firmly maintained its position.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f It is necessary to continue exerting pressure on russia so that Moscow finally takes real steps.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f China and Brazil consistently support the idea of a ceasefire. Ukraine hopes they will use their voice to influence russia and help persuade russian leader to agree to a ceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Ukraine strives for peace and wants to end this war.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Ukraine is grateful to Turkey and President Erdogan for providing a platform for the negotiations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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