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Major Prisoner Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine Amid Ongoing Attacks

A significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is underway, coinciding with a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 17.


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On May 23, a major prisoner exchange began between Russia and Ukraine, involving 1,000 prisoners from each side. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the return of 390 individuals in the first phase. However, this development coincided with a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 17 and damaging buildings across the city. The attack involved 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones, with Ukraine's Air Force claiming to have shot down most of them. Despite the exchange being seen as a confidence-building measure, significant challenges remain in achieving a lasting peace, as both sides are far apart on key conditions.

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The articles depict a grim and violent situation in Kyiv due to ongoing Russian attacks, emphasizing civilian suffering.

The tone reflects a mix of negativity regarding the conflict and cautious optimism about recent prisoner exchanges.

Overall, the articles highlight the complexities of the war, with ongoing violence overshadowing any potential diplomatic progress.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners a week after direct talks failed to produce a ceasefire
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour·22d·
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"…The swap was taking place at the border with Belarus in northern Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly."

Ukraine and Russia exchange 800 PoWs in largest prisoner swap of war so far
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"…The exchange, which is also the biggest swap of Ukrainian civilians at one time, didn’t appear to herald any imminent halt in fighting."

Ukraine calls for new sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv amid prisoner exchanges
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"…Ukrainian officials have renewed their calls for more sanctions on Russia after Russian forces launched dozens of attack drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight ahead of a second exchange of soldiers and civilians."

Ukraine and Russia begin large-scale prisoner exchange, source says
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"…While the return of hundreds of Ukrainian detainees will come as a huge relief to their families and loved ones, it remains somewhat underwhelming as the only tangible outcome of the highly touted meeting."

Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine even as prisoner swap runs smoothly
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"…The attack came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians, the first phase of a swap agreed on by the two sides at a meeting in Istanbul last week."

Ukraine and Russia begin the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the invasion
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"…Dozens of Ukrainian families waited for hours in a leafy courtyard for the liberated prisoners of war, hoping their loved ones would be among them."

Kyiv hit by Russian strikes as largest prisoner swap of war begins
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"…At least 17 people were injured in Kyiv, with residential buildings and infrastructure damaged across multiple districts."

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack
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"…Ukraine’s capital came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Saturday with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city, forcing many Kyiv residents to take shelter in underground subway stations."

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with heavy missile and drone attack
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"…The nighttime Russian attack that stretched into early Saturday came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange."

Trump says large Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap "could lead to something big"
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"…The ongoing exchange was agreed last week in the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion of its neighbor."

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city
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"…The nighttime Russian attack came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was agreed on by the two sides at a meeting in Istanbul last week."

Ukrainian official says a major prisoner swap with Russia has begun
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"…The swap was taking place at the border with Belarus in northern Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly."

Ukraine and Russia poised for biggest prisoner swap but details scarce
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"…The swap was agreed in Turkey a week ago, when low-level delegations from Ukraine and Russia came face to face for the first time since March 2022."

Ukrainian official says major prisoner swap with Russia is underway
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"…The swap was not yet finished, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly."

Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is underway, official says
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"…The swap is not yet finished, the official told the Associated Press, despite President Donald Trump declaring Friday that Russia and Ukraine completed a 'major prisoners swap.'"

Trump Says Russian–Ukrainian Prisoner Exchange Is Underway
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"…Last week, the two sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, the biggest exchange since the war broke out in February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine."

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