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NHK
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Russia, Ukraine acknowledge receipt of POW lists for major prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine say they have received lists of prisoners of war for a major exchange agreed between the two countries earlier this month. The two sides agreed during high-level direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 16 to exchange 1,000 POWs each in the near future. The receipt of the lists by both countries was revealed on Thursday by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said the prisoner swap "was perhaps the only tangible result of the meeting in Turkey." He added, "We are working to ensure that this result is achieved." He stressed that the return of all Ukrainian troops from Russian captivity is one of Ukraine's key objectives. Zelenskyy also said officials are working to ensure the next meeting with Russia takes place as soon as possible, and reiterated his call for global pressure on the country to agree to a ceasefire. The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia and Ukraine are expected to start their next round of talks in mid-June in the Vatican.
ABC News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Italy's Giorgia Meloni carves out role as 'Trans Atlantic balancing act' between Europe and Donald Trump's US
U.S. President Donald Trump says "it would be great" for Russia and Ukraine to hold ceasefire talks at the Vatican... so how likely will the new Pope want to weigh in? In the latest development, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that Pope Leo is willing to host the next round of talks. Her comments mark a unique diplomatic chapter for Italian politics. This week the Italian leader met with US Vice President JD Vance -- as Europe grapples with a shift in relations with the US. Guest: Nathalie Tocci is Director of the International Affairs Institute in Italy Producer: Teodora Agarici and Anne Barker
