Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is being prepared and could happen soon. Separate lists for military personnel and civilians are currently being finalized, with details kept confidential to avoid disruption.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that preparations are ongoing for further prisoner-of-war exchanges with Ukraine. She also stated that all civilians captured by Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Region have been released, though efforts continue to find some missing individuals.
Russia and Ukraine are in negotiations for another prisoner of war exchange, with lists currently being verified. The Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova expressed hope for a prompt result, following a previous exchange on June 26 where 160 Russian servicemen were returned and 160 Ukrainian servicemen were transferred.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his intention to discuss prisoner exchanges with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. The issue will also be raised during Spoljaric's meetings with Russian Defense Ministry officials, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Children's Rights Commissioner.
Russia reports downing 660 drones, a prisoner exchange, and territorial gains in Ukraine. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rise with US warnings, Chinese statements on the UN Charter, and concerns over Western military bases. Economic impacts include oil export bans and app store removals.
British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage charges they deny, are on hunger strike. Their son, Joe Bennett, urges a prisoner exchange, suggesting an Iranian national in a UK prison could secure their release, despite the UK Foreign Office denying such plans.
Russia maintains practical communication with Ukraine, continuing prisoner and body exchanges. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US is ready to play a role in a diplomatic settlement, though no negotiations are currently underway.
Russian archaeologist Oleg Butyagin, detained in Poland at Ukraine's request for alleged illegal excavations in Crimea, has been released as part of a prisoner exchange with Belarus. He returned to St. Petersburg on May 1st.
US President Trump announced a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire from May 9-11, hoping for a long-term peace deal and a prisoner exchange. Despite this, fighting persisted, with both sides reporting attacks. Ukraine accused Russia of continuing assaults, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones. The truce follows Russia's Victory Day, a proposal Kyiv had previously dismissed.
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and “we are getting closer and closer every day”. “I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump posted on social media. “The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but likewise in Ukraine,...
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and “we are getting closer and closer every day”. “I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump posted on social media. “The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but likewise in Ukraine,...
US President Trump announced a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire from May 9-11, hoping for a long-term peace deal and a prisoner exchange. Despite this, fighting persisted, with both sides reporting attacks. Ukraine accused Russia of continuing assaults, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones. The truce follows Russia's Victory Day, a proposal Kyiv had previously dismissed.
US President Trump announced a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire from May 9-11, hoping for a long-term peace deal and a prisoner exchange. Despite this, fighting persisted, with both sides reporting attacks. Ukraine accused Russia of continuing assaults, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones. The truce follows Russia's Victory Day, a proposal Kyiv had previously dismissed.
Russia and Moldova completed a prisoner exchange on the Belarus-Poland border, swapping two Moldovan intelligence officers for a Russian archaeologist and the wife of a Russian serviceman.
