U.S. Officials Confirm Discussions on Potential Prisoner Exchange with Putin Envoy

U.S. officials have confirmed that discussions regarding a potential prisoner exchange with Russian envoy Dmitriev took place. However, it was stated that no agreement was reached, and there is no indication that any action will be taken soon. The White House officials reportedly engaged in a series of talks aimed at resolving the issue of detained citizens, though the outcome remained inconclusive.

While the exact details of the discussions remain undisclosed, officials emphasized that the focus was on diplomatic efforts rather than immediate solutions. The lack of a formal agreement suggests that the prisoner exchange issue remains a complex and sensitive matter, requiring further negotiations. The U.S. has previously expressed concerns over the treatment of its citizens in Russian detention facilities, highlighting the importance of this issue in bilateral relations.