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Published on 03:42 GMT

Major prisoner swap meaningful step in talks between Moscow, Kiev — Vucic

BELGRADE, May 17. /TASS/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic believes that the agreement to exchange POWs under the ‘1,000 for 1,000’ formula between Russia and Ukraine may highlight the start of real dialogue, which is an important signal …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine’s direct talks yield prisoner swap but no peace

Russian and Ukrainian delegates held their first direct negotiations in more than three years on Friday in Istanbul, despite President Zelensky calling Moscow’s conduct “theatrical”. Russia said the two sides had agreed to a swap of 1,000 prisoners each, …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap of the War

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each during peace talks held in Istanbul on Friday, in what would be the biggest prisoner swap of the conflict. The negotiations, which lasted less than two hours and were mediated by Turkey, …

Source: TIME Magazine - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine Agree To Swap 1,000 Prisoners Of War From Each Side

Istanbul: Russia said on Friday that the first direct talks with Ukraine in more than three years had yielded a deal to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each soon and to resume talks after each side had set out its vision for a future ceasefire. In a short …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Oklahomans swap cars for bikes and share the benefits

Many people across the country ditched their cars on Friday and hopped on bikes to celebrate National Bike Day. In Oklahoma City, cyclists did the same, only they celebrated Bike to Work Day. They met in Bicentennial Park, where over 100 cyclists came …

Source: News9 - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners each after peace talks in Istanbul

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on May 16, 2025

Kelly Clarkson’s Shorts Are a Polished Swap for Basic Denim — Shop Similar Styles from $18

Denim is a fabric you can wear year-round in so many ways, whether it’s a jacket, a pair of jeans, or shorts. If jorts are not your first choice when it comes to seasonal bottoms, Kelly Clarkson just reminded us of the perfect alternative: trouser shorts. …

Source: People - New York - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap

NewsFeedUkraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap — the war’s largest — during their first direct peace talks in three years, in Istanbul. Kyiv is now pushing for a Zelensky-Putin summit and a clear ceasefire plan. Published On 16 May …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on May 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap amid stalled ceasefire talks

The two sides said they would “present their vision of a possible future ceasefire”, according to Russia’s top negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky. They did not agree any suspension to the fighting. Russia said it had also taken note of Ukraine’s request for a …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral