News24 | Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange
Saturday, 24 May 2025 () Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war.
Russia will present a draft peace proposal to Ukraine once the ongoing POW exchange of 1,000 prisoners per side concludes, said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The proposal stems from progress made during the recent Istanbul talks, the first direct negotiations since 2022. Lavrov emphasized that the...
Russia says it has captured three more settlements in its slow but persistent advance across Ukraine’s eastern front — two in Donetsk and one in the northern Sumy region. The announcement signals a renewed push by Russian forces months after the failed attempt to seize Kyiv. As Moscow’s focus remains on the heavily contested Donbas, Ukrainian forces are battling to hold key positions while refusing to acknowledge territorial losses. With both sides offering conflicting reports and the frontlines shifting, the war appears far from over. This update dives into the latest military developments, strategic shifts, and what they mean for Ukraine’s defense and Russia’s long-term goals.
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Kyiv faces relentless attacks as Russian drones and missiles strike across the city and key Ukrainian positions. Civilians are forced to seek shelter in subway stations amid explosions and chaos. This intense assault comes just hours after a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the brutal reality of a war with no end in sight. Watch exclusive footage from Kyiv’s underground shelters and get the latest updates on this escalating conflict.
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307 Ukrainian POWs return home on second day of prisoner swap with Russia
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners from each side during talks in Istanbul last week.
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