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Peskov Confirms Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

Russian presidential aide Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia and Ukraine are continuing negotiations on a prisoner exchange. The talks, which have been ongoing for months, aim to release detained individuals from both sides. The process remains stalled but shows no signs of collapse.

According to RIA Novosti, Peskov stated that Russia and the United States are working on a prisoner exchange, though the article specifically mentions Ukraine as the other party. The report notes that the exchange is part of broader diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict. The exact number of prisoners involved has not been disclosed, but both sides have expressed willingness to proceed.

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