After talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian presidential assistant Vladimir Medinsky stated that the parties agreed to carry out large-scale exchange of prisoners in front of 1,000 people.
"Straight talks with the Ukrainian side, which were organized on the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, have just ended. There will be a large-scale exchange of prisoners in the coming days, 1,000 for 1,000, "he said.
Medinsky noted that the Russian delegation is generally satisfied with the results of the meeting and is ready to continue contacts.
