Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski called for faster negotiations with Russia and the accomplishment of a ceasefire. Secretary of the National safety and Defence Council Alexey Umierov proposed a Russian side next week. Ukraine continues talks on prisoner exchange, implementing findings from the last gathering in Istanbul. Zelenski reiterated his willingness to hold talks with Russia at the highest level.
"Secretary of the National safety and Defence Council of Umierov reported that he proposed a Russian side another gathering next week. The momentum of negotiations should be increased. You gotta do everything you can to accomplish a ceasefire. And the Russian side must halt avoiding decisions" - said Zelenski.
The president of Ukraine besides reported on the continuation of talks on prisoner exchange. "We are talking to the Russian side about the exchange - we proceed to implement the arrangements from the last gathering in Istanbul. The squad is now working on another exchange (prisoners)" - he reported.
Prepared to meet leaders
The Head of Ukrainian State reiterated his willingness to hold talks with Russia at the highest level. "Replacement of prisoners. Return of the children. No more killings. And we request a leadership-level gathering to truly guarantee peace - a truly long-term peace. Ukraine is ready for specified a meeting" - said Zelenski.
Exchange of bodies and prisoners of war Ukraine and Russia agreed during the second circular of negotiations on 2 June in Istanbul. The parties who spoke through the Turkish authorities established the exchange of all seriously sick prisoners of war and little than 25 years old.
Conditions for further negotiations
He stated that further talks with Russia would only make sense if president Zelenski met Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The exchange of soldiers' bodies in expression 6000 by 6000 was besides established.
(PAP/Kijów) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
