Istanbul Talks Yield New Prisoner Exchange but Ceasefire Divide Remains
In Istanbul’s third peace talks, Russia and Ukraine swapped 2,400 prisoners but remain divided over a full ceasefire and a possible summit between their leaders.
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Trump Slams Putin’s Strikes on Kyiv, Criticizes Zelenskyy
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Russia and Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Exchange with 303 Freed Each
Russia and Ukraine completed the largest prisoner swap yet, trading 303 people each under an Istanbul agreement, marking the 65th exchange since 2022.
Trump Announces Major Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap Completed
Trump says a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough.