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Cavusoglu: Prisoner exchange talks between Ukraine, Russia ongoing.
Negotiations on the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing, but in general, the negotiation process is in a state of stagnation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told this to reporters after his visit to Palestine, Ukrinform reports, citing the Turkish newspaper Sabah.
"The Russia-Ukraine negotiation process is in a state of stagnation. Even Ukraine said that they stopped the negotiations. […] There are discussions on the exchange of soldiers captured by Russia and Russian soldiers who are in the hands of Ukraine," he said.
According to him, the ceasefire talks are in the background, whereas the issue of unblocking sea routes for grain exports from Ukraine remains relevant.
"The delivery of grain products to international markets is a sensitive issue. For now, it is not possible for security reasons. There are no international sanctions for these products for Russia, but there are sanctions such as insurance for ships, contacts continue on these issues," Cavusoglu said.
He also said that two military planes of the Turkish Air Force remain in Kyiv and they are receiving the necessary services.
"The opening of Ukraine's airspace is important, and without it we do not want to risk the planes. There is no problem with their current location," he said.
The evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant, blocked by Russian invaders, began on May 16 and lasted for several days. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the world to put pressure on Russia to ensure the exchange of prisoners. He believes that the exchange of Ukrainians held in Russian captivity depends on the support of many countries.
In Ukraine’s south, border guards hit Russian military boat.
Ukrainian border guards operating in one of Ukraine’s southern regions hunted down a boat carrying Russian soldiers and employed kamikaze drones to effectively destroy the target.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district 20 times in one day with artillery and drones, destruction reported.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving 30,000 residents without electricity.
Zelensky addresses NATO-Ukraine Council: We need at least seven more Patriot systems.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine needs seven more Patriot systems or similar air defense systems for defense, and this is the minimum number.
Russians shell Kherson again, killing elderly woman.
The Russian army shelled Kherson once again, killing an 80-year-old woman.
Defense forces repel 72 attacks in five directions, most of them in Avdiivka direction.
Ukrainian defense forces repelled 72 attacks by Russian troops in five directions over the past day, most of them on the Avdiivka axis.
Post office scandal: Claims of more wrongful convictions after review into IT system.
Today marked a potential breakthrough after the Post Office Minister Kevin Hollinrake agreed to have an independent IT expert review the Capture evidence. However, the victims of the system 'Capture' remain largely in the shadows, still waiting fo...
Democratic congressman 'confident' House will pass more Ukraine aid.
Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his confidence in passing Ukraine aid through Congress as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveils a set of foreign aid bills. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of ...
VOA Newscasts - April 17, 2024
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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda.
The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more vide...
How to find a balance between welcoming visitors and respecting residents? - DW News.
Places in Europe have started to make efforts to regulate tourism. Venice has already banned giant cruise-ships from docking and unloading thousands of day-trippers in its historic centre. Spain's Canary Island has been planning to tighten rules o...
Arizona Supreme Court 1864 ruling 'supercharges' effort to enshrine abortion rights in November.
NBC News Campaign Embed Alex Tabet joins Meet the Press NOW to report on a signature campaign to get abortion enshrined in the Arizona state constitution in wake of the state Supreme Court’s ruling. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a c...