Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held a series of meetings and consultations with international partners on current issues related to security, reforms, the peace process, and coordination of bilateral relations at various levels, including in the field of military cooperation.
In particular, meetings were held with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Ukraine, Julie Davis, and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Martin Jaeger.
Andriy Yermak also held phone calls with National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Jonathan Powell; Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Pietro Carini; Advisor for Continental Europe and Türkiye to the President of France Bertrand Buchwalter; and Ukraine Assistant to Germany’s National Security Advisor, Elena Siegmann.
Andriy Yermak informed them about the results of the meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. A key outcome of the talks was the preliminary agreement to exchange at least 1,200 prisoners of war on each side. In addition, Ukraine underscored its proposal to hold a leaders-level meeting between Ukraine and Russia, with the participation of the Presidents of the United States and Türkiye, by the end of August.
The Head of the Presidential Office noted that Ukraine continues to maintain a constructive position on achieving a just and lasting peace. The counterparts confirmed their readiness to continue close dialogue and to coordinate efforts in the negotiation process with the Russian side.
Andriy Yermak also briefed the partners on ongoing work on legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and independence of anti-corruption institutions. It was noted that the relevant proposals have already been submitted to parliament for consideration.