Trump is preparing for talks with Putin, while Kyiv may hand over prisoners to North Korea in exchange for Ukrainians: key highlights from January 12.

Trump Expected to Speak with Putin in the Coming Days or Weeks

The team of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump is working on arranging a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to his national security advisor, this could happen in the next few days or weeks.

Zelensky Offers Kim Jong-un to Take Back His Soldiers in Exchange for Ukrainians in Russia

Ukraine is ready to return North Korea's captured soldiers if the country helps facilitate an exchange for Ukrainian fighters held by Russia.

Meanwhile, for those soldiers from North Korea who do not wish to return home, there may be "some other options." In particular, one of the first captives has already expressed a desire to stay in Ukraine.

Slovak Deputies Have Finally Gone to Moscow

A Slovak parliamentary delegation has set off on a trip to Moscow. The agenda for the talks is expected to include natural gas supplies to Slovakia and the war in Ukraine.

The Poles banned Slovak deputies from flying over their territory, so the flight was rerouted through the Czech Republic and Germany.

Trump's Team Shares the Current Administration's View on Drafting 18-Year-Old Ukrainians

Mike Waltz, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to appoint as national security advisor, supported lowering the draft age in Ukraine. According to him, this is one of the demands that will be made of Kyiv, as there are allegedly issues with human resources in Ukraine.

Switzerland and Serbia Ready to Organize a Meeting for Putin and Trump

Switzerland and Serbia have stated that they can organize a meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on their territories.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry noted that the arrest warrant for Putin from the International Criminal Court will not hinder the meeting. Serbia also promised security for the Russian leader.

The Case of the Guys Listening to Russian Music in Central Kyiv is Investigated as Illegal Possession of Weapons

Law enforcement conducted searches of two individuals featured in controversial videos where young people were listening to Russian music and allegedly blocking a street in Kyiv. During the searches, weapons were found. The case is being investigated under the law on illegal possession of weapons.

It is stated that the behavior of the young men was motivated by the desire to create provocative content.