POW exchange with Russia is expected in near future, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a prisoner of war exchange is expected in the near future following the first round of talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address

Quote: "There will also be a significant step: we expect a POW exchange in the near future. Captives must be brought home."

Details: Zelenskyy also said that he received a report from the Ukrainian delegation after the meeting in Abu Dhabi with delegations from Russia and the United States.

Quote: "There were also contacts between the team and the American side. The report was delivered by [Ukrainian delegates] Rustem Umierov, Kyrylo Budanov, and Davyd Arakhamiia – the guys were in contact. We discussed the interim results of the negotiations for today. They will continue tomorrow."

Background: On 30 January, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had halted prisoner exchanges because it does not feel that it gains anything from them.

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