Rebel leader in east Ukraine expects prisoner exchange on Wednesday

Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine are preparing to exchange prisoners with Ukrainian forces on Wednesday, a senior pro-Russian separatist leader was quoted as saying on Monday. Interfax news agency cited Andrei Purgin, who took part in talks at which a ceasefire deal was agreed with Kiev on Friday, said he hoped an "all-for-all" exchange would go ahead. Plans to exchange captives were agreed during Friday's talks. (Writing by Timothy Heritage, Editing by Thomas Grove)