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Ukraine working on 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelensky says
- Ukraine and Russia agreed on a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange during peace talks in Istanbul on May 16, 2025.
- This agreement follows stalled negotiations since 2022 marked by Russia's demands for Ukraine to abandon NATO membership and give up territory.
- Ukraine is preparing the exchange carefully, verifying names and coordinating several government bodies, while Russia has provided its own prisoner list.
- President Zelensky stated on May 21, "We are trying very hard" to ensure the exchange succeeds as the key tangible result of the talks.
- The exchange could occur soon, representing the largest swap of the war and highlighting ongoing efforts for prisoner returns despite continued conflict.
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Ukrainian Official Says Major Prisoner Swap With Russia Is Underway
CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) — An exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine from their 3-year-old war was underway Friday, a senior Ukrainian official said, in one of the few signs of progress in international efforts to halt the fighting. The swap was not yet finished, according to the official, who spoke on condition of […]
‘Lead To Something Big?’: Trump Touts ‘Major’ Prisoner Swap Between Ukraine And Russia
President Donald Trump announced on Friday morning that Ukraine and Russia were completing a “major” prisoner exchange as the United States continues to seek peace between the two nations.The deal, which was agreed to last week, swaps 1,000 prisoners each between Ukraine and Russia, making it the largest prisoner exchange of the war, The New York Times reported. Trump congratulated the countries on the agreement and hinted that it “could lead to…
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