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Ukraine working on 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine and Russia agreed last week during peace talks in Turkey to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, marking the largest swap since the 2022 invasion.
The swap followed a two-hour meeting between low-level delegations, which failed to progress toward a ceasefire and included disputed claims about leadership legitimacy.
Ukrainian military sources confirmed the exchange began Friday, while Moscow did not immediately acknowledge it, and reports suggested it might occur over three days near the Belarus border.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the prisoner swap was completed and said it 'could lead to something big???' and Russia and Ukraine would 'immediately' start negotiating toward ceasefire.
This prisoner exchange could influence future talks despite ongoing political disputes and doubts about Zelensky’s legitimacy expressed by Russia.

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Ukraine War: Major Prisoner Exchange to Continue

He was the only result of the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul: the exchange of 1,000 prisoners. The first were handed over, others are now to follow. Fights continue.

10 hours ago

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NEWSREP

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SOFREP Evening Brief: Russia and Ukraine Begin Major Prisoner Swap Amid Ongoing Fighting

Review the day’s key developments in defense and global affairs with SOFREP’s Evening Brief – Friday, May 23, 2025. #SOFREPEveningBrief #MiddleEast #UkraineRussiaWar #USArmy

16 hours ago

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Major Prisoner Exchange Begins – 780 People Exchanged on Friday

Ukraine and Russia began the largest prisoner exchange of the war so far on Friday. A total of 2,000 people, soldiers and civilians, will be exchanged over three days.

18 hours ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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Trump Touts ‘Major’ Prisoner Swap Between Ukraine And Russia – American Liberty News

President Trump is on the verge of a huge accomplishment… President Donald Trump announced on Friday morning that Ukraine and Russia were completing a “major” prisoner exchange as the United States continues its push for peace between the two warring countries. The deal, which was agreed to last week, swaps 1,000 prisoners each between Ukraine […]

18 hours ago

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Russia, Ukraine begin prisoner exchange, biggest since war

Ukraine and Russia have swapped hundreds of prisoners as part of a major exchange agreement, which, if fully implemented, would be the biggest since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.

19 hours ago·Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Russian stuff blowing up: Mass prisoner swap begins

The 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap has started with 270 military personnel and 120 civilians coming home. It will take place over three days. Russia reasserts its deep commitment to a lasting peace. 🙄🙄 The Russian Church opposes the...

19 hours ago·United States

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