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Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap

  • On May 24, 2025, Russia and Ukraine completed the first phase of their largest prisoner exchange since the 2022 invasion, returning nearly 800 people at the Ukrainian border in Chernihiv region.
  • The swap followed last week's Istanbul talks between Kyiv and Moscow, which produced only this prisoner exchange agreement amid failed ceasefire negotiations and Russian demands.
  • The group released to Ukraine included 270 military personnel and 120 civilians, while Russia received 270 servicemen and 120 civilians captured during Ukraine's Kursk incursion last summer.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said, "We are bringing our people home," and highlighted gratitude for ongoing efforts while the released prisoners showed joy and connected with loved ones.
  • This swap offers relief to families and confidence-building but reflects stalled diplomacy as Russia rejects ceasefires and prolongs the war despite international pressure.
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n-tv.de broke the news in on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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