Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners each

17/05/2025 08:32 France 24

The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years has yielded a deal to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each soon and to resume talks after each side had set out its vision for a future ceasefire. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Catherine Viette.

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