Russia and Ukraine to Exchange One Thousand Prisoners in New Agreement
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May 16, 2025 16:28
istanbul - Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange one thousand prisoners in a new deal, with potential ceasefire discussions and a future meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky.
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Exchange Prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have reached a deal to swap one thousand prisoners, as reported by Reuters. Discussions about a possible ceasefire and a future meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky have also taken place.
Details of the Agreement
The Russian negotiators have confirmed detailed plans for a potential ceasefire. The Russian delegation leader, Vladimir Medinsky, expressed satisfaction with the outcome and readiness to continue talks. Both sides have acknowledged a request for direct leader-to-leader talks.
While prisoner exchanges have occurred before, this new agreement marks a significant step since the 2022 invasion. The exchange is expected to happen in the coming days, with the exact date undisclosed.