Prisoner exchange, presidential talks and ceasefire: Medinsky told what the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were about

16:40; 16 May 2025 year

Vladimir Medinsky, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, made a statement following the talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine in Istanbul. Medinsky said that, in general, the Russian Federation is satisfied with the results of the negotiations and is ready to continue contacts with the Ukrainian side.

Speaking about what the two sides agreed on following the conversation, Medinsky announced a large-scale exchange of 1,000 prisoners for 1,000 people planned in the near future.

In addition, the Ukrainian side, according to Medinsky, requested direct talks between the heads of state.