The key facts

  • Jared Kushner announced preparations for the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the military conflict
  • On November 12, a meeting between Putin and Witkoff and Kushner lasting more than two hours took place at the Kremlin
  • The date of the exchange, the number of participants, and other details have not yet been disclosed

Statement on the Upcoming Exchange

US President's Special Envoy Jared Kushner announced that preparations are underway for the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the military conflict. According to him, this process could allow thousands of people to return to their families. “We hope that both sides will demonstrate the necessary good will and serious intentions to carry out this important step,” Kushner wrote on the social network X.

Context of the Negotiations

The statement came after several days of negotiations, in which Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff participated on behalf of the United States. On November 12, they met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin; the meeting lasted more than two hours. The American representatives also held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

What Is Known About the Course of the Negotiations

According to Kushner, despite significant disagreements that persist, certain progress has been achieved during the negotiations: work is underway to understand the parties' concerns, identify possible solutions, and outline next steps. Putin asked the American representatives to convey to Donald Trump his gratitude for facilitating the establishment of ties between Moscow and Kyiv and noted that results have been achieved on some humanitarian issues in Ukraine.

What Remains Unknown

The exact date of the exchange, the number of its participants, and other details have not yet been disclosed. Thus, Kushner's statement records the preparation for the exchange as a plan, not a completed event: its implementation and scale will be judged by subsequent official confirmations from the parties.