Zelensky named the key topic of the upcoming negotiations in Istanbul.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the upcoming negotiations in Istanbul, where the issues of preparing a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia will be discussed. The main goal of the negotiations, initiated by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, is to discuss the return of Ukrainian prisoners and the children who were abducted.

Zelensky emphasized the importance of activating the negotiation process to end the war and stressed that results can only be achieved at the highest political level - with the participation of state leaders.

Ukraine is preparing for a new prisoner exchange with Russia, supporting the initiative to hold new negotiations in Turkey and focusing on the return of prisoners and abducted children, as well as organizing the upcoming meeting between the presidents of the states.

Summary

Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans for negotiations in Istanbul to discuss the return of Ukrainian prisoners and abducted children, emphasizing that results can only be achieved at the highest political level.