The third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will also be sent for the exchange of prisoners of war. This was stated by Viktor Vodolatsky, First Deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots.
"I believe that the upcoming talks will again be a continuation of humanitarian issues — this is an exchange of prisoners. When people return to their families after torture, bullying, and atrocities, having been treated in our hospitals, it's very good," he told TASS.
The deputy noted that there is no talk of a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky yet. Moreover, according to the deputy, it is "unlikely to take place."
Recall that the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine was held on June 2. Following the meeting, the parties exchanged draft memoranda on a peaceful settlement, and also agreed on the exchange of seriously wounded prisoners of war and the bodies of the dead. Moscow handed over to Kiev about 6 thousand bodies of dead Ukrainian servicemen.
As Putin noted, Moscow expects that the dates of the next round of negotiations will be determined after June 22.