Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is happening, official announces

A significant exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine is currently in progress, according to a high-ranking Ukrainian official. Despite President Donald Trump’s statement on Friday that the swap had been completed, the official clarified to the Associated Press that the process is not yet finished.

The prisoner swap follows direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey last week, marking the first such dialogue since the start of the conflict. The agreement reached during the talks involves the release of approximately 1,000 prisoners of war from both sides.

President Trump took to Truth Social to announce the completion of the prisoner swap, congratulating both countries on the successful negotiation and hinting at the potential for further developments. However, the actual outcome of the talks remains uncertain.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also acknowledged the progress made in the negotiations, highlighting the release of 1,000 Ukrainian captives as a significant achievement. Trump’s positive assessment of his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin further fueled hopes for a ceasefire and resolution to the conflict.

Putin expressed openness to the possibility of a ceasefire with Ukraine but emphasized the need for compromises from both sides. Despite the optimistic tone of the recent discussions, the Kremlin stated that there are no immediate plans for direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

As the situation continues to evolve, the international community closely monitors the developments in the region. The path to lasting peace remains uncertain, with further negotiations and compromises necessary to achieve a resolution to the conflict.

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