Russia and Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Swap, Exchanging 303 Detainees
- Russia and Ukraine completed their largest prisoner swap in over three years on Sunday, exchanging 303 detainees each side brought home.
- The prisoner exchange was the third part of a major swap and the only tangible result from peace talks in Istanbul, which have failed to achieve a ceasefire.
- The announcement followed a massive Russian drone and missile attack hitting Kyiv and more than 30 other cities and regions during Kyiv Day, a national holiday.
- Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said Russia launched 367 drones and missiles in the largest single aerial attack since the 2022 invasion began, killing at least 12 and injuring dozens.
- The swap represented a rare moment of cooperation amid ongoing violence, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western partners to increase sanctions on Russia.
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Russia and Ukraine complete largest prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine completed the exchange of 1000 prisoners each on Sunday, May 25, the Russian Defense Ministry and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, in the largest such swap since the war began three years ago. The three-day exchange started on Friday, May 23, and involved mostly prisoners of war, along with 120 civilians, each. On Sunday, both sides swapped 303 prisoners. “Today, warriors of our Armed Forces, the National Guard, t…
Russia, Ukraine wrap up largest prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 303 prisoners on Sunday, completing the largest prisoner exchange under an agreement reached during their recent talks in Istanbul, Türkiye.The Russian Defense Ministry said that 303 Russian servicemen have "returned from Kyiv-controlled territory," while an equivalent number of Ukrainian prisoners have also been freed.Among those released were personnel from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the National Guard, the S…
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