Russia and Ukraine Swap 146 Prisoners in UAE-Brokered Exchange
Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners through UAE mediation, signaling potential progress in peace negotiations following 2025 Istanbul talks.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners through UAE mediation, signaling potential progress in peace negotiations following 2025 Istanbul talks.
South African President Ramaphosa discusses Russia-Ukraine peace efforts with European leaders, urging sustained momentum for dialogue and conflict resolution.
Russia calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting on Nord Stream pipeline explosions, citing concerns over Germany’s investigation and a Ukrainian suspect’s arrest in Italy.
Russia expresses willingness for Ukraine talks but questions Zelenskyy’s legitimacy, as Kyiv seeks stronger U.S. backing in peace negotiations.
U.S. President Trump proposes trilateral talks with Putin and Zelenskyy amid efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, sparking mixed reactions from European leaders.
U.S. President Trump hosts Ukraine’s Zelensky and EU leaders to discuss peace efforts, security guarantees, and potential trilateral talks with Putin.
US President Trump issues a 12-day deadline for Russia to advance Ukraine peace talks, threatening sanctions. Global reactions highlight escalating tensions.
Russia claims Ukraine postponed a prisoner exchange and acceptance of over 1,200 soldiers’ bodies, citing Istanbul agreements. Ukraine has yet to respond.
Kyiv’s mayor reports four killed in a Russian air strike, with the death toll revised overnight. No response yet from Moscow.
Turkey-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks yield progress but no ceasefire. Analyst suggests continued conflict may lead to future compromise, reshaping regional dynamics.
Russia and Ukraine exchange over 600 prisoners in three days, marking the largest swap since the conflict began in 2022. Türkiye facilitated the agreement.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 270 military personnel and 120 civilians in a major prisoner swap, with further exchanges planned amid ongoing conflict.
Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each following peace talks in Istanbul, signaling cautious progress toward de-escalation.
Russia and Ukraine signal openness to negotiations, but territorial disputes and security guarantees remain key hurdles in achieving lasting peace.
Russia and Ukraine complete major prisoner swap involving hundreds of POWs, with international diplomatic efforts facilitating the exchange through Belarus.
China supports ceasefire initiatives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict following Putin-Trump discussions, reiterating commitment to peace through dialogue.
Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine ceasefire in high-stakes talks, with territorial disputes and diplomatic shifts shaping global stability.
Russia demands NATO security guarantees while Ukraine rejects territorial concessions. Trump mediates as ceasefire negotiations gain momentum amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Chinese FM Wang Yi reiterates China’s neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing dialogue and balance during a major legislative session.
A heated White House meeting between President Trump, VP Vance, and President Zelenskyy over the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to canceled agreements and a joint press conference.