Bangla Press Desk : Moscow has agreed to a major prisoner exchange with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that this is set to be the largest prisoner exchange between the two countries to date.
Zelenskyy shared this with reporters on Thursday (November 12) in Dublin, Ireland, following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law and special envoy, Jared Kushner.
He confirmed that Russia has agreed to the exchange, describing it as "the largest exchange of prisoners of war so far." He added, "This is a real achievement—it is extremely important."
The Ukrainian President also noted progress made during recent discussions held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. According to him, the latest round of talks has sparked renewed hope for ending the war.
Zelenskyy indicated that further meetings are planned, emphasizing that each round of discussions should yield concrete progress. He underscored the importance of using these talks to bring both nations closer to ending the conflict.
He further mentioned that European representatives would participate in future discussions—not as a separate party, but as members of the negotiating team.
"Europe will have the opportunity to voice its perspective in these discussions," Zelenskyy said. "This is significant for us, as the war is taking place on European soil, and we intend to become a member of the European Union. European involvement is also vital for ensuring our future prosperity and security." Meanwhile, in Moscow, U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. This follows the most recent peace talks—mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi—aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
The agreement between the two sides regarding the prisoner exchange is being viewed as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing peace process. However, the date of the exchange, the number of individuals involved, and the specific details of the plan have not yet been disclosed.
Source: Anadolu
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