Prisoners Were Exchanged Between Russia and Ukraine. Photo of the Day

The exchange, described as a confidence-building measure, did not stop the bombings from continuing or close positions between Russia and Ukraine. By Illia Novikov and Alex Babenko KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The capital of Ukraine was the target of a massive drone and missile attack on Friday night. Gunfire bursts and explosions were heard at various points in the city, leading many residents to take refuge in underground metro stations. The attack, w…

Russia and Ukraine carried out a new exchange of prisoners on Wednesday, in the framework of the agreements recently reached by delegations of both countries during talks in Istanbul. Despite this humanitarian gesture, hostilities in the conflict did not stop and clashes continued, including a massive offensive with drones. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, a total of 270 military and 120 civilians returned to Russian territory after…

May 23, 2025. Soldiers released from Ukrainian captivity hold the flags of the Russian Federation, the USSR and the Russian Empire. Moscow and Kiev each handed over 270 military personnel and 120 civilians to each other as part of the first phase of a large-scale exchange, which is being carried out in accordance with an agreement reached last week in Istanbul.