Russia and Ukraine agree to major prisoner exchange

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The exchange was announced as the Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks concluded, marking the first such meeting in nine months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the opening discussions as constructive, while officials remained guarded about the negotiations. The agreement could provide relief to captured soldiers and their families, though the absence of a broader ceasefire or political breakthrough means fighting and diplomatic tensions are expected to continue.[1][5][9]

Sources: Just Security, WFTV, Boston Herald