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Ukraine, Russia Finalize Plans for 1,200 Prisoner Swap

11/16/2025

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Ukraine and Russia agreed to proceed under the Istanbul-based framework to release 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov on November 15.
The talks confirmed a commitment to activate the Istanbul framework for the prisoner swap.
Technical consultations will finalize the necessary steps for the exchange.
Since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has brought home over 5,800 people through exchanges.

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Story summary

Ukraine and Russia agreed to proceed under the Istanbul-based framework to release 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov on November 15.
The talks confirmed a commitment to activate the Istanbul framework for the prisoner swap.
Technical consultations will finalize the necessary steps for the exchange.
Since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has brought home over 5,800 people through exchanges.