A Russian - Ukraine Prisoner Swap?

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DW: Putin and Poroshenko discuss possible prisoner swap

The Kremlin says the fate of a Ukrainian pilot jailed in Russia and two Russians tried in Ukraine have been discussed by both leaders. Poroshenko has previously mooted a prisoner swap.

Moscow said the topic came up in a phone call between the two leaders Monday, the same day two Russians were sentenced to 14 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine's rebel east (court hearing pictured).

Their jailing follows the conviction of Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who last month was found guilty in connection with the murder of two Russian journalists in eastern Ukraine. She is now on hunger strike.

"The issue of Nadezhda Savchenko as well as the fate of Russian nationals Alexander Alexandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev has been touched upon," the Kremlin said following the phone call.

The statement added that Ukraine's consul general would "soon" be allowed to visit Savchenko in prison, due to her failing health. The Kiev government has urged Moscow to allow foreign doctors to examine her.

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WNU Editor: Russia does not want to release Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko .... but it looks like that is the direction they are going.

More News On Monday's Phone Conversation Between Russian President Putin And Ukrainian President Poroshenko

Russia-Ukraine discuss jailed Ukrainian and Russian 'soldiers' -- BBC
Kremlin: Putin, Poroshenko discuss jailed Ukrainian pilot, Russian soldiers -- Reuters
Putin, Poroshenko Discuss Ukrainian Crisis, Savchenko in Phone Call -- Sputnik
Putin, Poroshenko discuss settlement in Ukraine, Savchenko -- TASS