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Ukraine Initiates Bold 1,000-for-1,000 Prisoner Exchange with Russia

5/23/2025

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Ukraine is pushing forward with a bold 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, as President Zelenskyy confirmed. The Security Service is actively managing the process, providing daily updates. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Umerov revealed that ceasefire discussions took place in Istanbul, with Ukraine urging Russia to expedite the exchange after meeting its commitments.

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Ukraine is pushing forward with a bold 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, as President Zelenskyy confirmed. The Security Service is actively managing the process, providing daily updates. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Umerov revealed that ceasefire discussions took place in Istanbul, with Ukraine urging Russia to expedite the exchange after meeting its commitments.