Prisoner Exchange Approaches Amid Intensified Russian Energy Attacks on Ukraine

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Prisoner Exchange Approaches Amid Intensified Russian Energy Attacks on Ukraine

Bitget-RWA2025/11/19 11:32

By:Bitget-RWA

- Ukraine and Russia near agreement to resume large-scale prisoner exchanges, targeting 1,200 Ukrainian captives by November, mediated by Turkey and the UAE. - Russia escalates energy infrastructure attacks, including Odesa solar plant strikes, while Ukraine retaliates with strikes on Russian oil refineries and drone facilities. - Trump administration proposes 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, inspired by Gaza ceasefire model, with unclear details on territorial concessions and NATO membership. - Kyiv secur

Ukraine and Russia are close to reaching a framework to restart major prisoner exchanges, with Kyiv seeking to free 1,200 Ukrainian detainees by late November, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and national security chief Rustem Umerov. Talks, facilitated by Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, have revived the 2022 Istanbul protocols, which

set guidelines for joint prisoner exchanges

. Umerov noted that technical discussions are underway to finalize logistics, expressing hope that those released will be able to reunite with their loved ones for the Christmas and New Year holidays

as per official sources

The renewal of exchanges comes as Russia intensifies its strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector.

Overnight attacks in the Odesa area

, which hit a solar energy facility, forced essential services to rely on backup generators, Ukrainian authorities reported. These attacks, involving 176 drones and a missile,

are part of Moscow’s larger campaign

to undermine Ukraine’s energy network ahead of winter. In response, Ukrainian forces have struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region and a drone depot in occupied Donetsk

according to available reports

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The 2022 Istanbul arrangements

have made possible thousands of prisoner releases since the conflict began, though such exchanges have become less frequent due to ongoing fighting. Umerov stressed that reviving these agreements could help improve humanitarian conditions, though obstacles persist.

Russia has not issued an official response

regarding these recent developments.

In a separate development, the Trump administration has discreetly put forward a 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine,

modeled after its Gaza ceasefire approach

, which covers security assurances, European stability, and future U.S.-Russia relations. Special envoy Steve Witkoff has

presented the plan to Russian representative

Kirill Dmitriev and Ukrainian officials, though specifics on territorial issues and NATO accession are still unresolved. European partners have been informed of the plan, highlighting Washington’s effort to coordinate diplomatic and military strategies.

Amid these diplomatic efforts, Ukraine is strengthening its military capabilities. Kyiv has recently

agreed to acquire 100 French Rafale fighter aircraft

along with advanced air defense systems, aiming to better counter Russian air attacks. This decision follows repeated appeals from Zelenskyy for greater Western assistance as Russia steps up its hybrid warfare tactics

as reported by AP

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