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Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange to Be Discussed During ICRC Meetings in Moscow

The issue of prisoner exchange will be discussed during the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president's meetings in Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized Russia's support for a stronger role for the ICRC based on impartiality and independence. The meetings will also include discussions with Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova.

The ICRC president's meetings in Moscow will address the prisoner exchange issue, as stated by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Sergey Lavrov highlighted Russia's backing for the ICRC's enhanced role, stressing the principles of impartiality and independence. The meetings will also involve talks with Yana Lantratova and Maria Lvova-Belova, focusing on human rights and children's rights issues.

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StateTASSJul 1, 04:24 PM
Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, Western pressure on ICRC: top diplomat’s key statements

Russia supports a stronger role for the International Committee of the Red Cross based on the principles of impartiality and independence, the Russian foreign minister emphasized

StateTASSJul 1, 02:59 PM
Prisoner exchange issue to be discussed during ICRC president's meetings in Moscow — MFA

Sergey Lavrov said the issue will also be addressed during the ICRC president’s meetings at the Russian Defense Ministry, as well as with Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova