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Ukraine Returns 157 Soldiers, Civilians in First POW Exchange of 2026
On January 13, 2026, Ukraine conducted its first prisoner-of-war exchange of the year, releasing a total of 157 individuals—both soldiers and civilians. This marked the seventy-first such exchange sin...
157 Ukrainians return from Russian captivity in first POW swap since October 2025 (PHOTOS)
In the latest prisoner of war exchange, 157 Ukrainian soldiers were released from Russian captivity. This includes 139 individuals who had been held since 2022 and many are wounded servicemembers from...
Russia Demands Global Recognition of Donbas as Part of Peace Deal
In peace negotiations mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi, Russia insists on global recognition of the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk (Donbas) as a condition for ending hostilities. T...
US Envoy Witkoff Details Major Russia – Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Following Talks in Abu Dhabi
The US envoy, Matthew Witkoff, provided details of a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine following negotiations held in Abu Dhabi. The talks focused on securing the release of num...
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in months as U.S. touts tangible results in peace talks
Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first significant prisoner exchange in several months. The United States has highlighted this development as concrete progress from ongoing peace negotiations....
Ukraine War Briefing: Kyiv and Moscow Conduct Significant Prisoner Exchange
Kyiv and Moscow have executed a substantial prisoner exchange as part of ongoing negotiations amid the Ukraine war....
US Envoy Witkoff Details Major Russia – Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Following Talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Taliaferro Witkoff has provided significant details about a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, following discussions held in Abu Dhabi. The talks aim to ...
Ukraine and Russia Plan New POW Swap After Trilateral Talks with US End, Says Witkoff
After trilateral talks involving the United States concluded, Ukraine and Russia are planning a new prisoner-of-war (POW) exchange. This was announced by spokesperson John E. Kirby, who uses the pseud...
US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
On February 5th, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners. Future discussions are planned for furth...
Kremlin says no date yet for next round of Ukraine talks
The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that there has been no determination for scheduling the next round of peace talks regarding Ukraine. Despite this, they have indicated that the discussions are likely ...
Achieved Prisoner Swap Success but ... US-Russia-Ukraine Trilateral Talks Stalemate
Despite progress made through prisoner exchanges, trilateral talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine have reached an impasse, according to reports....
Ukraine and Russia Conduct POW Swap Following Trilateral Talks with U.S.
A prisoner of war (POW) exchange was carried out between Ukraine and Russia after concluding trilateral talks involving the United States. The exact number and identities of those involved in the swap...
Ukraine and Russia Swap Prisoners Following UAE Talks
Ukraine and Russia have carried out a prisoner exchange as a result of negotiations facilitated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This swap is seen as an initial step towards potential de-escalation ...
Ukraine Anticipates Prisoner Swap with Russia Soon Amid Abu Dhabi Talks: Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has stated that the country anticipates a prisoner swap agreement with Russia in the near future, following ongoing negotiations in Abu Dhabi. This development...
Russia, Ukraine and US agree on prisoner exchange - Vykoff
According to U.S. diplomat William B. Taylor Jr., also known as Witkoff, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have reached an agreement for a prisoner exchange. Details of the individuals involved a...
314 Prisoners Set for Release After Abu Dhabi Talks
Kyiv has announced that 314 prisoners are scheduled for release following productive discussions held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development represents a significant breakthrough after mo...
Ukrainian Priest’s Daughter Sentenced to 15 Years for Spying for Russia’s FSB
A 19-year-old woman, daughter of a Ukrainian priest, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for espionage after cooperating with an agent of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). She is now await...