Russia-U.S. Engage in Talks for Potential Prisoner Exchange

Russia and the United States are considering a new prisoner swap, with discussions led by Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev and U.S. officials. Previous exchanges have included notable figures, and a recent report suggests renewed efforts to foster goodwill and trust between the nations.

Officials from Russia and the United States are exploring the possibility of a new prisoner exchange. Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, confirmed talks with U.S. counterparts, including members of the Trump administration, centered around humanitarian issues like prisoner exchanges.

In a recent interview with Axios, Dmitriev revealed that discussions included U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials. Although U.S. officials are open to the dialogue, an official stressed that any exchange is not yet imminent.

Previous exchanges have seen key figures like U.S. schoolteacher Marc Fogel and Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina gain their freedom. Both countries hope another successful swap could improve bilateral relations, though specifics on potential prisoners remain undisclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)