In a major prisoner exchange between Western countries and Russia, several Kremlin critics are released. The US National Security Advisor comments on the significance of the deal for Ukraine.
According to US security adviser Jake Sullivan, the large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and several Western countries has no influence on the situation in Ukraine. He sees no connection between the negotiations about the prisoners and possible diplomatic efforts to end the war in the country attacked by Russia. “From our point of view, these are running in separate directions,” said Sullivan in Washington when asked by a journalist whether the successful negotiations could also promote talks about the war situation with the Ukrainians.
One issue concerns the practical issues of the exchange, explained US President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor. “The other is a much more complex issue where the Ukrainians will take the lead.” As soon as Ukraine is ready to take diplomatic steps, the US will coordinate closely with all its allies to support the country.
In an unprecedented operation involving the Turkish secret service MIT, Russia, Belarus and several Western countries exchanged a total of 26 prisoners at Ankara airport on Thursday. In addition to the so-called Tiergarten murderer, Germany, the USA and partner countries also released several people suspected of espionage from Russia. In return, political prisoners and Kremlin critics were released.
Source: Stern
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