Zelenskyy announced a possible continuation of prisoner exchanges
In his evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported positive signs regarding the resumption of the prisoner exchange process.
This issue was one of the key topics of the two-day talks between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team, which took place in Miami on March 21–22.
The head of state noted that the Ukrainian negotiating team, which included Rustem Umerov, Kirill Budanov, and other officials, has already reported on the progress of the meetings.
Although Washington’s attention is currently focused on the escalation surrounding Iran, the issue of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine remains a priority on the international agenda.
“There are signs that further exchanges may be possible, and that would truly be very good news and confirmation that diplomacy is working. We hope this will happen,” the president said.
He emphasized that every such step brings Ukrainian defenders and civilians closer to returning home, which is extremely important for society.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stressed the need to achieve a “peace with dignity” that would not serve as a reward for the aggressor.
Details of the meetings in Florida, which cannot be discussed through open channels of communication, will be reviewed immediately after the delegation’s return to Kyiv.
The head of state noted that although Russian dictator Vladimir Putin shows no real desire to end the aggression, joint pressure from the international community could change the situation.
As a reminder, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a plan for new military operations against Russia.
Zelenskyy also outlined the key objective of the peace talks in the U.S.
