No Azov soldiers freed in 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap
More than 800 soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard's Azov unit remain in Russian captivity since 2022.
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Ukraine says Russia aims to exclude US from peace talks, while Kyiv wants Trump’s involvement
The US under Trump administration has signaled that America is prepared to step back if Russia proves unwilling to cooperate.
FT: Witkoff cancels Moscow trip as Kremlin snubs 22-point US-Ukraine-European-backed ceasefire plan
The cancellation halted what would have been Witkoff’s fifth meeting with Putin since February.
Russia and Ukraine swap 500+ prisoners in what may be the biggest exchange yet
Freed Ukrainians include Mariupol defenders, injured troops, and one woman held since 2022.
Russia and Ukraine set for massive prisoner swap on Saturday as peace talks stall
Russia and Ukraine might exchange nearly 500 prisoners in a deal brokered by the UAE, media reports.
HUR: Kyiv frees 1,358 Ukrainians from Russian captivity in 2024
Ukraine's intelligence service reports unprecedented success in prisoner exchanges with Russia, securing the release of 356 more captives than in 2023 while expanding support programs for returned citizens.
Russia offers largest yet 630-for-630 POW swap to Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson reportedly announced this, stating that Russia leaves it to Ukraine to decide which Russian military personnel to include in exchanges.
ISW: Kursk incursion speeds up Ukraine-Russia POW swaps
Four major prisoner swaps occurred within just 2.5 months following Ukraine's Kursk operation.
Ukraine swaps 103 POWs, including 23 Azovstal defenders from Azov Brigade
Ukraine exchanged POWs with Russia, bringing home 103 defenders, including 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers. The freed soldiers are from various military units, with many held captive since the all-out war's early days.
Ukraine secures release of 75 POWs from Russian captivity
In a major prisoner swap, 75 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians return home.
Ukraine and Russia hold talks on major POWs swap
Ukrainska Pravda reports, referencing CNN Turk, Turkish Ombudsman Şeref Malkoç said that Ukraine and Russia were working on…
Ukraine returns 50 more soldiers in latest POW swap
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andrii Yermak reports that another successful prisoner exchange has taken place, in…
Ukraine returns 10 more soldiers, body of dead US volunteer in POW exchange
Ukraine has brought home 10 Ukrainian POWs and recovered the body of a dead American volunteer, Andrii Yermak,…
