**Russia to Share Peace Terms with Ukraine After Prisoner Exchange**
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that Moscow will reveal its peace terms to Kyiv immediately after the completion of a prisoner exchange between the two countries. The exchange, which started on May 23 and is expected to be completed by May 25, involves swapping 1,000 prisoners each.
Lavrov made the announcement on May 23, saying that Moscow is “actively working” on a list of ceasefire conditions for the war in Ukraine. The list will be ready as soon as the prisoner exchange is completed, he added.
The prisoner exchange process began with the initial phase of swapping 390 prisoners each, followed by an additional 307 prisoners each on May 24. This comes after tumultuous negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 16, where they agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange.
**Moscow’s Conditions Remain Unclear**
While Moscow’s list of conditions has yet to be revealed, Russian officials have repeatedly reiterated maximalist demands, including that Ukraine accept the loss of Crimea and four eastern regions. These demands suggest that Russia is unwilling to negotiate in good faith, despite offering to share a list of ceasefire conditions after the prisoner exchange.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has mentioned the possibility of a “memorandum regarding a potential future peace treaty,” which Kremlin officials have clarified is separate from the list of ceasefire conditions currently under preparation. This development raises questions about Moscow’s true intentions and whether they are committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
**US Intelligence Report Reveals Russia’s True Intentions**
A recent US intelligence report has revealed that Russia is committed to waging war in Ukraine through the end of 2025, with objectives including Ukrainian neutrality and a partition of the Ukrainian state. These findings suggest that Moscow’s efforts to share peace terms may be nothing more than a publicity stunt, designed to mask their true intentions.
As the prisoner exchange continues, it remains to be seen whether Russia will genuinely engage in peaceful negotiations or continue to pursue its maximalist agenda.
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