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Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says

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Posted on May 16, 2025

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Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says
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Russia and Ukraine Reach Agreement on POW Exchange

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told Ukrainian TV on Friday as talks in Istanbul ended.

If the exchange goes ahead, it would be the biggest prisoner swap in more than three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

(Reporting by Olena Harmash; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia and Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 POWs each.
  • This is the largest prisoner swap since February 2022.
  • Talks took place in Istanbul.
  • Announcement made by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
  • Potential to ease tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the agreement between Russia and Ukraine to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side.
Where did the talks take place?
The talks took place in Istanbul.
Who announced the POW exchange agreement?
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov announced the agreement.

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