Budanov is coordinating details of large-scale prisoner swap with members of Russian delegation – media
On the first day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, discussed the details of a large-scale prisoner exchange with members of the Russian delegation.
Censor.NET reports, citing GORDON, which quoted sources familiar with the talks.
What Budanov discussed with FSB officials
According to the outlet, Budanov spoke with Dmitry Minayev, head of the Russian FSB’s Counterintelligence Operations Department, and Alexei Komkov, head of its Operational Information and International Relations Service.
The sources said the discussion focused on the details of a large-scale prisoner exchange planned for the near future.
Sources close to the Ukrainian delegation also told Radio Svoboda that the upcoming exchange had been discussed during the Abu Dhabi talks. They did not disclose any details.
Next round of talks to take place on November 11
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in the United Arab Emirates have concluded for the day. The next round is scheduled for the morning of November 11.
Ukraine and Russia last exchanged prisoners on October 23. A total of 270 Ukrainians returned home in that exchange, including service members who had been held in Olenivka.
On October 23, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate said that 9,996 people had been freed from Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale war, including Ukrainians and foreign nationals unlawfully captured by Russia.
