In the meantime there has been an important step on the humanitarian front: what has been called the exchange of prisoners more extensive since the beginning of the conflict. Russia and Ukraine have freed 246 soldiers respectively. In addition, Moscow has released 31 Ukrainian prisoners injured in exchange for 15 Russian soldiers in need of urgent medical care. An operation facilitated by the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, thanked by both sides. On a diplomatic level, Italy has welcomed the signal signal positively. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said: “Every signal towards peace is important. Putin must however prove concretely that he wants to end the conflict. Peace must be right and lasting, not a simple pretext to earn time”. Contrastant messages have also arrived from the United States. Donald Trump said he continued to work for a negotiated solution, declaring himself confident in the possibilities of an agreement. However, the secretary of state Marco Rubio warned that Washington “will evaluate in the next few days” if the diplomatic road remains practicable. “If peace is not possible, we must go on: the United States have other priorities,” he said.
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