Zelenskyy: A proposal has been made to the Russian side for a new meeting next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a statement regarding peace talks with Russia. In a video statement on his social media account, Zelenskyy said, "Talks with the Russian side regarding exchanges are ongoing.

We are continuing to implement the agreements reached at the last meeting in Istanbul. Currently, the team is working on another exchange.

Furthermore, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Umerov reported that he has proposed a new meeting with the Russian side for next week.

The momentum of negotiations must be increased. Everything must be done to reach a ceasefire. And the Russian side must now stop hiding from decisions," he said.

Touching upon the prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelenskyy stated, "Prisoner exchange. Bringing the children back. Ending the killings. A meeting at the leadership level is needed to truly ensure lasting peace. Ukraine is ready for such a meeting," he added.