Russia and Ukraine have conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the start of their conflict, swapping 1,000 captives each after direct negotiations in Istanbul.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the development, congratulating both sides and suggesting it could lead to further progress in peace talks. The exchange marks the first major direct talks between the two countries in over three years. Ukrainian officials confirmed the swap is underway, highlighting its significance in the ongoing war.
This move is seen as a potential step toward de-escalation and future diplomatic breakthroughs.
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Glad to see some real progress—hopefully this is a sign that diplomacy and strong leadership can finally start bringing an end to this conflict.
This is a hopeful sign—let’s keep pushing for dialogue and peaceful resolutions instead of more violence.
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Trump Says ‘Major’ Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap ‘Just Completed’- Kyiv Says Exchange Still Underway
The announcement follows an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners each.
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Russia and Ukraine complete largest prisoner exchange of war: Trump
Russia and Ukraine have completed their largest prisoner exchange of the war, involving 1,000 captives each, following direct talks in Istanbul, Trump announced
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Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is underway, official says
"A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???" On Thursday, Ukrainian President ...
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