OREANDA-NEWS  In the near future, Russia and Ukraine may exchange prisoners of war. The corresponding statement on the Telegram channel was made by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky.

"This will be a significant step: we expect the exchange of prisoners of war in the near future," the President of Ukraine wrote. However, he did not disclose even the approximate dates of a possible exchange.

In addition, Zelensky called for ending the current conflict "realistically." In his opinion, Western partners should provide Kiev with security guarantees and put pressure on Moscow, "so that people in Ukraine feel this — that the situation is really moving towards peace."

Earlier, the first day of negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine ended in Abu Dhabi. They will continue on February 5th.