Зеленський: Обмін має бути проведений, гарантії брали на себе американці

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian side has handed over lists of 1,000 individuals for exchange to Russia and is awaiting assurances from American partners for the implementation of these agreements with the Russian Federation. **Source**: Zelensky, Sunday evening **Direct quote**: "We are currently in contact with the American side regarding guarantees for the implementation of the agreements that were recently reached, as mentioned by the President of the United States. The exchange of 1,000 prisoners for 1,000 is in preparation and is expected to take place. The Americans have taken on the responsibility for these guarantees. The Ukrainian coordination headquarters submitted the lists of 1,000 to the Russian side. There was American mediation in this agreement regarding the exchange, so we expect the American side to be active in ensuring the fulfillment of these agreements." **Background**: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a briefing on the evening of May 9 that he received information from the Ukrainian side regarding the exchange of prisoners. **Timeline**: - On May 8, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. - President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Trump's statement about the ceasefire with Russia on May 9-11 and the prisoner exchange in the format of 1000 for 1000 on May 9. - By his decree, Zelensky also planned to hold a parade for Russia on May 9 as part of the ceasefire. - Russia indicated support for Trump's initiative regarding the ceasefire with Ukraine from May 9 to 11 and the arrangement for the exchange.