In a significant moment during the ongoing war Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest Prisoner Swap of the War Amid Hopes for Peace. In a historic move both nations have launched the largest prisoner swap of the conflict to date. On Friday, May 23, 2025, Ukraine and Russia each released 390 detainees comprising 270 soldiers and 120 civilians as part of a broader 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange deal. The agreement was reached during last week’s direct peace talks in Istanbul, marking the first major diplomatic breakthrough in years.