Russia reports 307 for 307 prisoner swap with Ukraine

Russia reports 307 for 307 prisoner swap with Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine have finalized a significant prisoner swap agreement, as reported by various sources including the Indian Express and other news outlets. The swap, which was agreed upon during the first direct talks between the two countries in over three years, involves the exchange of prisoners of war.

The agreement was reached in Istanbul earlier this month, during a two-hour meeting that brought no breakthrough in international diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting. However, the prisoner swap has been hailed as a significant step forward in the ongoing conflict.

According to Ukrainian military intelligence officials, Kyiv had submitted a list of 1,000 prisoners of war to Moscow ahead of the planned exchange. The agreement was confirmed by US President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social that "A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly." Trump also suggested that this development could potentially lead to further diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

While the specific details of the swap remain unclear, the exchange is seen as a positive development by both sides. The agreement was reached as part of broader efforts to facilitate peace talks and potentially reduce tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

The prisoner swap comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, with various international actors involved in the peace process. The agreement is expected to have a significant impact on the humanitarian situation and could potentially pave the way for further negotiations.

For further information, see the following sources:

[1] https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-russia-ukraine-prisoner-swap-peace-deal-10024080/
[2] https://www.wbaltv.com/article/russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange-may-23/64862769