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Ukraine-Russia POW Exchange Planned Amid Escalating Tensions

3/5/2026

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Ukraine and Russia plan a prisoner-of-war exchange on March 4, 2026, seeking to return more prisoners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of lacking genuine peace intentions, while Ukraine remains ready to negotiate.
Russian forces seized Rivne village and are advancing in Donetsk, signaling a potential escalation.
The European Commission seeks ways to bypass Hungary's opposition to a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with Hungary demanding Druzhba pipeline restoration.

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Ukraine and Russia plan a prisoner-of-war exchange on March 4, 2026, seeking to return more prisoners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of lacking genuine peace intentions, while Ukraine remains ready to negotiate.
Russian forces seized Rivne village and are advancing in Donetsk, signaling a potential escalation.
The European Commission seeks ways to bypass Hungary's opposition to a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with Hungary demanding Druzhba pipeline restoration.