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Russia, Ukraine agree on major prisoner swap amid peace talks

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 3 Jun 2025, 9:44am
Relatives and military personnel welcome Ukrainian servicemen following a major prisoner of war (POW) swap with Russia at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Relatives and military personnel welcome Ukrainian servicemen following a major prisoner of war (POW) swap with Russia at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Russia, Ukraine agree on major prisoner swap amid peace talks

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 3 Jun 2025, 9:44am

Minimal progress in another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.  

The two countries have agreed, in Istanbul, to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war, and those under 25. 

Meanwhile, Ukraine's carried out drone strikes on several Russian air bases.  

BBC's Olga Ivshina says even the loss of one plane is significant, as Russia can't replicate it quickly.  

She told Ryan Bridge Russia has also launched attacks. 

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