Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that ongoing talks between his country and Russia on military issues are progressing constructively. However, he stressed that no progress has been made regarding territorial control, as the war between the two countries continues. This was reported by Reuters.
Military debate without political breakthrough
Zelenskyy told reporters via a WhatsApp group that the two sides are discussing military issues constructively. However, the territorial dispute remains unresolved. He explained that Kyiv has not yet received any concrete indications of a change in the Russian position on the disputed territories, according to Reuters.
The Ukrainian president indicated that his country expects the next round of talks to take place this February. This comes as part of efforts to reach interim understandings that can be built upon in later stages.
Hopes for progress in the prisoner exchange file
In a related development, Zelensky expressed hope for progress in the coming days regarding the prisoner exchange mechanism between the two sides, considering this issue a top humanitarian priority for Kyiv.
He affirmed that the Ukrainian government is working to finalize the technical details related to the exchange operations. He also indicated that any agreement on this matter could contribute to creating a more positive atmosphere for addressing other outstanding issues.
These statements come as international diplomatic efforts continue to push both sides toward a comprehensive political settlement. This occurs against the backdrop of ongoing military operations and their regional and international repercussions.
