Negotiations on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia continue, at the end of the issue – stagnation
Negotiations on the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing, while there is a general stalemate in the negotiation process.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters after a visit to Palestine, Ukrinform reports citing a Turkish newspaper. Sabah.
“Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are stagnant, even Ukraine has said talks have been suspended. Discussions are under way to exchange troops captured by Russia and Russian soldiers captured in Ukraine,” the Turkish minister said.
According to him, negotiations on fire have receded into the background, the issue of unblocking sea routes for grain exports from Ukraine is being resolved.
“The supply of grain products to international markets is a sensitive issue. This is currently not possible for security reasons. There are no international sanctions on Russia for these products, but there are sanctions such as ship insurance – contacts on these issues continue, “Cavusoglu said.
Turkish Foreign Ministers also say that two Turkish Air Force planes remain in Kyiv and support the necessary services.
“The opening of Ukraine’s airspace is important, without it we do not want to risk planes. There are no problems with their current placement, “he said.
As Ukrinform reported, on May 6, the evacuation of Ukrainian defenders with Russian invaders blocked by the Azovstal metallurgical plant began, which lasted several days. President Zeleny called on the world to put pressure on Russia to exchange prisoners – he believes that the exchange, which is in Russian Ukrainian captivity, depends on the support of many states.