Belarus stated that it will continue to ensure the exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Jin10 data reported on May 24 that the press secretary of the President of Belarus, Esmont, stated to the media on the 23rd that Belarus will continue to provide guarantees for the exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war. Esmont said, "All previous exchanges of prisoners of war and remains between Russia and Ukraine have been guaranteed and implemented within Belarus, with the consent of the leaders of both countries." On the 16th, the two countries resumed direct negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, regarding a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and both sides reached an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war. In response, Esmont stated that Belarus will guarantee this prisoner exchange. On the 23rd, both parties confirmed that the first phase of the exchange of the aforementioned 1,000 prisoners of war has been completed.