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Ukraine working on 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelensky says
UKRAINE, MAY 24 – The exchange involves 1,000 prisoners from each side and aims to build trust in stalled peace efforts following direct talks in Istanbul, officials said.
- On Friday, May 23, Russia and Ukraine initiated their biggest exchange of prisoners since the conflict began, with each side releasing 1,000 detainees.
- The swap followed direct peace talks held in Istanbul during the week of May 11, which produced no ceasefire but led to this agreement.
- Ukrainian officials confirmed the exchange started and emphasized multiple agencies coordinating its execution, while Moscow sought a swift completion.
- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a major prisoner swap was completed between Russia and Ukraine, calling it 'perhaps the only tangible result' of the Istanbul meeting.
- The exchange marks a significant step amid ongoing conflict but did not include a ceasefire or indicate changes in military activity, while broader negotiations remain possible.
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There are still 303 prisoners to be exchanged between the two countries according to the agreement concluded last week in Istanbul.
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Russia and Ukraine continue their prisoner exchange. Both sides would hand over 307 prisoners each. On Friday 270 prisoners of war and 120 civilians had been exchanged.
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CHERNIGIV REGION, Ukraine - Waxy and emaciated, Konstantin Steblev spoke to his mother for the first time in three years after being released as part of the biggest ever prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
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