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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Russia, Ukraine Send Prisoners Home to Families
Hundreds of prisoners of war returned home Friday to emotional reunions as Russia and Ukraine carried out their largest swap since the fighting began. More exchanges are ahead over the next few days, the New York Times reports, until each side has received 1,000 freed prisoners. "We are bringing...
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