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Erdogan, Putin talk potential Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared on Friday that he discussed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin the issue of prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kiev.

He told journalists that when it comes to this conflict, Ankara will continue "to do its best to resolve the problems through diplomacy." "There is hope for the exchange of prisoners. We are currently closely following the steps" that could lead to a potential swap, Erdogan mentioned expressing hope that Russia and Ukraine would sit down for peace negotiations "as soon as possible."

The two also talked about the grain corridor and demining the Black Sea during Erdogan's visit to Russia for the BRICS summit.

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