Russia is "satisfied" with the results of the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in years, held in Istanbul on Friday, and ready for future discussions, Moscow's top negotiator said Friday.
"Overall, we are satisfied with the results and ready to continue contacts," Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky told state TV reporters, adding that once each side had exchanged ideas on a possible ceasefire, negotiations could continue.
During the discussions, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a significant prisoner exchange—1,000 prisoners from each side.
"In the coming days, there will be a large-scale exchange of prisoners, 1,000 for 1,000," Vladimir Medinsky said. "The Ukrainian side has requested direct talks between the heads of state. We have taken note of this request... We have agreed that each side will present its vision of a possible future ceasefire," he added.
Ukraine’s lead negotiator, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, confirmed the prisoner swap and said discussions had indeed included the ceasefire proposal and a potential high-level meeting between the two leaders.
(with agency inputs)
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