🇷🇺 Statement by Vladimir Medinsky on the results of the third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations held in Istanbul. Key points:

— The second unprecedentedly large prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine has been completed.

— Russia proposed that Ukraine form three working groups to operate online, addressing political, humanitarian, and military issues.

— We agreed to exchange at least 1,200 military personnel from each side. Additionally, we proposed transferring the bodies of 3,000 deceased Ukrainian soldiers. If they find our soldiers, the number of transfers will be higher.

— Once Ukraine is technically ready to receive them, the bodies will be handed over with the assistance of the Red Cross.

— Kiev must clarify the status of detained civilians from the Kursk region in Ukraine. 101 agreements were not fully implemented—not all residents of the region have returned home.

— A meeting between Putin and Zelensky is possible after all details are worked out. It makes sense only if the presidents meet to finalize an agreement.

Additionally, the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, stated that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire. They propose arranging a meeting between the countries' leaders by the end of August.

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