The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the creation of a permanent expanded national negotiating group to work to end the war and establish a real and lasting peace, Ukrinform reported, BTA reported.
On Facebook, Zelensky reported that he held a meeting dedicated to diplomatic efforts to end the war and establish a real and reliable peace.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on the work of the Ukrainian delegation and the negotiation process in Turkey. According to Zelensky, "the meetings on May 15 and 16 showed the world both our commitment to advancing peace and, at the same time, the need to put pressure on Russia to stop the war".
He stressed that the most significant outcome of the meeting was the agreement on a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange. "Our team is currently working on the details of the exchange. I am grateful to everyone who contributed to these efforts," Zelensky noted.
As the head of the delegation to Turkey, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on the specific details of the talks with the Russian side. All attempts by the Russian side to make threats were rejected. Ukraine insists on the need for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
As the head of the delegation to Turkey, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on the specific details of the talks with the Russian side. Ukraine has managed to maintain the talks in a dignified manner. All attempts by the Russian side to make threats were rejected. Ukraine insists on the need for a complete and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives and lay the foundations for diplomacy. Zelensky said that such a ceasefire should be long enough and could be extended.
According to Zelensky, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga and Head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak reported on meetings and contacts with representatives of the United States and European partners - including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland and Turkey.
"We coordinate our actions with our partners almost daily. I am grateful for the support. "I have given instructions to form a permanent, expanded national negotiating group," Zelensky said.