500 Ukrainian Soldiers to be Released in Prisoner Exchange with Russia

Ukraine and Russia to Exchange Prisoners: 500 Ukrainian Soldiers Expected to be Released KYIV, UKRAINE—In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Russia are poised to conduct a prisoner exchange this weekend. The exchange, facilitated by Turkey, is expected to involve the release of 500 Ukrainian soldiers. "From our side, we will be ready for the exchange," President Zelensky declared in a recent address. He added that preliminary discussions regarding the exchange had begun even before the formal agreement was reached. The details of the exchange, including the number of Russian prisoners to be released, remain undisclosed. This prisoner swap represents a rare moment of cooperation between the two warring nations and offers a glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing conflict. The Turkish mediation underscores the international community's continued efforts to de-escalate tensions and find peaceful resolutions.