Peskov confirmed contacts between the Russian and US intelligence services on the issue of prisoner exchange

The intelligence services of Russia and the United States continue contacts on the topic of prisoner exchange. This was announced by the press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, RIA Novosti reports.

“As for the various exchanges that took place before, our special services continue regular contacts on this matter,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

Peskov noted that Russia categorically denies having any political prisoners, so Moscow does not and could not discuss with Washington the possibility of their release in exchange for easing sanctions.