Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end without major breakthrough

Russia and Ukraine agreed in May 2025, at their first direct peace talks in Istanbul, to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, the largest swap of the war, but the talks ended without a major breakthrough.

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TimeLean Left· 501d ago

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Exchange Prisoners of War

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Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 POWs each, according to Moscow official - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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RedStateRight· 501d ago

Progress: Russia, Ukraine Agree to POW Swap Following Peace Talks

The Daily CallerRight· 501d ago

Russia, Ukraine Agree To Largest POW Swap Since Start Of War

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