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Zelenskyy Announces 1,200 Prisoner Exchange Amid Ongoing Tensions

8/4/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed a significant breakthrough: an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners with Russia after intense negotiations in Istanbul. As he emphasized collaboration with global allies, the backdrop of relentless drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia looms, heightening tensions and increasing the toll on both sides.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed a significant breakthrough: an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners with Russia after intense negotiations in Istanbul. As he emphasized collaboration with global allies, the backdrop of relentless drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia looms, heightening tensions and increasing the toll on both sides.