Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap
- Russia and Ukraine began the largest prisoner exchange since February 2022 on Friday, releasing 390 detainees to each side at the northern Ukrainian border.
- This exchange followed last week's rare direct talks in Istanbul, where both sides agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners each as the sole significant outcome of a brief meeting.
- The group returning to Ukraine included 270 soldiers and 120 civilians, while Russia received 270 servicemen and 120 Russian civilians arrested in Ukraine's Kursk region during a 2023 incursion.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said on social media, "We are bringing our people home," and confirmed the exchange would continue over the weekend to complete the agreement.
- While the swap offers relief to families, Zelensky noted stalled peace talks as Russia rejected ceasefire demands and made "unrealistic" conditions, implying ongoing conflict and diplomatic challenges.
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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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