Что это было? О чем Россия и Украина договорились в Стамбуле?
May 16, 2025
Sergiy Goryashko, a correspondent for the BBC's Russian service, discusses the groundbreaking negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. He reveals the agreement for a significant prisoner exchange of 1,000 individuals, marking a critical development. Goryashko elaborates on Russia's rejection of a 30-day ceasefire and the implications of the discussions on international diplomacy. He also explores the possibility of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, questioning whether these talks could be seen as 'historical' in context.
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Russia's Unacceptable Demands
- Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire and demanded Ukraine to withdraw from areas even outside Russian control.
- Ukraine considers these demands unacceptable, leading to a stalled negotiation process.
Prisoner Exchange Agreement
- A significant agreement was reached on exchanging 1000 prisoners each between Russia and Ukraine.
- This exchange is seen by Ukraine as a step forward despite limited progress in other negotiation areas.
Military Role in Negotiations
- Russian military intelligence head Admiral Kostyukov participated in negotiations, authorized to handle prisoner issues.
- Presence of military officials signals serious intent on at least some negotiation aspects.