Overview
- National security chief Rustem Umierov said the sides agreed to move forward with the Istanbul framework after talks mediated by Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.
- The plan covers the release of 1,200 Ukrainians currently held in Russian custody under the Istanbul arrangements.
- Officials signaled the goal of getting those returning home in time for New Year and Christmas with families.
- Umierov said technical consultations will take place shortly to formalize procedural and organizational steps for the exchange.
- Routine prisoner swaps continue in parallel, with the most recent release on Oct. 2 freeing 185 service members and 20 civilians.