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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in Trump-brokered deal
Both sides free captured soldiers following agreement, with most Ukrainian detainees held since 2022 Russian invasion.
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Pierre Dubois
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Russia and Ukraine have freed prisoners of war following a deal brokered by the Trump administration, according to Politico.
Most of the freed Ukrainian soldiers had been held in Russian captivity since 2022. The prisoner exchange marks a rare moment of bilateral cooperation during the ongoing conflict. Terms of the agreement remain unclear, though the swap represents potential progress in efforts to establish humanitarian channels between the warring sides.
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