Rustem Umerov

The White House spokeswoman said that the US hopes for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. The issue of American participation remains open.

Maria Zakharova said that the Russian delegation will remain the same at the negotiations in Istanbul. Earlier, the Russian Federation proposed holding a new round of negotiations on June 2.

russia did not provide the promised memorandum, despite promises to the US, Turkey and others. Zelensky called it another deception, calling for increased sanctions.

dmitry peskov said that the Russian Federation will not publicly discuss the content of the draft memorandum. The Ukrainian side is waiting for the Russian memorandum on the ceasefire.

Andriy Sybiha called on the Russians not to delay and hand over to Kyiv the Russian "memorandum" on a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for proposals from the Russian Federation for consideration.

Rustem Umerov handed over to Medinsky a document with Ukraine's position on the ceasefire. Russia has time to submit its memorandum for processing, otherwise the meeting will be meaningless.

Rustem Umerov handed over to Vladimir Medinsky a document reflecting the Ukrainian position on ceasefire negotiations.

Putin's aide Medinsky assures that he called Umerov and proposed a meeting to discuss a ceasefire. He is waiting for confirmation from the Ukrainian side.

A contract has been signed with Diehl Defence for the production of IRIS-T systems and missiles for them. Germany will finance the purchase of Ukrainian long-range equipment and medical equipment.

Germany will allocate 5 billion euros for military assistance to Ukraine. An agreement has been signed on financing long-range weapons produced in Ukraine, and a contract regarding the defense industry complex.

Rustem Umerov contacted Vladimir Medinsky after the exchange of prisoners, but Ukraine did not receive a memorandum on a ceasefire. Zelensky said that Russia is postponing the end of the war.

Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.

The commander of "Azov" stated that there was not a single Azov fighter in the prisoner exchange, calling for new approaches to the exchange, offering Russia more valuable "lots. "

An exchange of prisoners took place, as a result of which 303 Ukrainian soldiers returned home. This was facilitated by the Kursk offensive operation, which made it possible to capture 971 Russians.

The third stage of the exchange took place, with 303 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, including 70 defenders of Mariupol. In total, 1,000 Ukrainians have returned home in three days.

Rustem Umerov reported that the lists for the exchange with Russia include soldiers from all components of the Defense Forces, including "Azov," as well as civilians. Ukraine has started the first step of the exchange.

The Minister of Defense reported that the exchange lists with Russia include "Azov" fighters and civilians. Ukraine has started the first stage of prisoner exchange.

Rustem Umerov announced that Ukraine has started the first stage of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. Exchanges will continue over the next two days to release even more Ukrainians.

The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia in the format of "1000 for 1000" will take place in several stages over several days, according to UNN sources.

The Ukrainian side handed over to the Russians its list for the exchange of prisoners of war in the format "1000 for 1000". The authorities are doing everything possible to ensure that Ukrainians return home as soon as possible.

The President announced negotiations with the Russian Federation regarding the exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000". Ukraine also insists on the return of its political prisoners and journalists.

Rustem Umerov announced that an agreement on prisoner exchange had been reached following negotiations in Turkey. A plan for the implementation of the exchange has already been agreed upon, and tasks for the coming days have been defined.

Rustem Umerov reported on the details of the conversation with the Russians in Turkey. Ukraine insists on an immediate ceasefire for 30 days to save lives and negotiate.

Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement on the exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000. " According to Umerov, the authorities are doing everything possible to ensure that Ukrainians return home as soon as possible.

US Special Representative Steve Witcoff canceled his visit to Putin due to his refusal to discuss the 22-point peace plan developed jointly with Ukraine and Europe. The plan was discussed between Ukrainian and American officials.

The negotiations with Russia discussed the exchange of prisoners and a ceasefire. The next step could be a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin at the highest level.

In Istanbul, the Ukrainian and Russian delegations reached agreements, in particular, on the exchange of prisoners "1000 for 1000". A meeting of the leaders of the countries was also discussed.

The head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, said that Russia is ready to fight as long as it takes. He cited the example of the war with Sweden, which lasted 21 years, during the negotiations.

In the coming days, Ukraine and russia will exchange prisoners according to the formula "1000 for 1000". Negotiations took place in Istanbul, where the parties discussed a ceasefire.

The Russian delegation is satisfied with the outcome of negotiations with Ukraine and is ready to continue contacts. The parties agreed on an exchange of prisoners "1000 for 1000".