Sullivan said that he does not see a connection between today's exchange and the situation in Ukraine.
The agreement between Russia and the West on the exchange of prisoners has no relation or influence on the war in Ukraine.
This was stated by the US President's adviser on national security Security Council Secretary Jake Sullivan at a briefing.
Sullivan was asked whether the exchange talks between Russia and the West could lay the groundwork for diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine.
“In our view, these two aspects are separate tracks. One is the practical issue of implementing this exchange. The other is much more difficult. It is for the Ukrainians to decide, and the United States will consult with its partners to support them when they are ready. for such a diplomatic step,” the Biden adviser said.
Earlier, Jake Sullivan confirmed that Alexei Navalny was planned to be exchanged as part of the agreement with Russia.
Recall that today in Turkey there was a large-scale exchange of prisoners between Russia and West.
At least 10 Russian political prisoners, as well as two Americans accused of spying and a German citizen sentenced to death in Belarus, have been released. There is not a single Ukrainian among them.
CNN reported on the role of Kamala Harris and the CIA in the prisoner exchange.
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