The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. We now know that both countries exchanged 390 prisoners each on Friday as part of a 1,000-person deal in the biggest swap of the conflict so far, marking a tentative step toward easing hostilities.
The deal, brokered in Istanbul, includes both soldiers and civilians, with more releases expected in the coming days. Despite this progress, negotiations on a ceasefire remain deadlocked as both sides maintain strict conditions. Stay tuned for more updates.
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