Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement in principle on what could become the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the beginning of the war, marking a significant humanitarian breakthrough in ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
The development was announced by Jared Kushner, who shared details of the first trilateral meeting between the parties since February.
According to Kushner, the discussions were serious, detailed and direct, with both sides presenting concrete proposals aimed at narrowing their differences.
The proposed prisoner exchange is intended to reunite families, build mutual trust and create new momentum towards a possible peace agreement.
The talks also marked a renewed effort to bring Ukraine and Russia back to the negotiating table in a trilateral format, with the aim of addressing outstanding disagreements and exploring ways to end the war.
Kushner said that proposals had been coordinated with Ukraine and European partners. The next stage of diplomacy is expected to include direct meetings in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He also stressed that US President Donald Trump remains committed to ending the war, although significant differences between the parties still need to be resolved.
Washington acknowledged that achieving a lasting peace will require further negotiations, particularly on issues surrounding Ukraine’s sovereignty and the conditions for a sustainable settlement.
The negotiating process is expected to continue with broader multilateral consultations in the coming days.
