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Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

Summary

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each as part of a deal related to a recent three-day ceasefire. This prisoner swap was arranged with the help of U.S. President Donald Trump and is the first step toward a larger exchange of 1,000 prisoners each.

Key Facts

  • Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war on the same day.
  • The swap is connected to a ceasefire that lasted three days earlier this month.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called this swap the first step in a larger exchange.
  • Both countries agreed to eventually swap a total of 1,000 prisoners each.
  • The announcement was made on May 15, 2026.
  • The peace effort is part of ongoing negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.
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