Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, following their first direct peace talks in over three years held in Istanbul.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told Ukrainian TV.
If carried out, the exchange would mark the largest prisoner swap since the start of the conflict in February 2022.
The agreement was reached during peace talks held in Istanbul on Friday - the first direct negotiations between the two sides since March 2022.
At the same time, Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, stated that Moscow was satisfied with the outcome of the talks and expressed readiness to continue discussions with Kyiv. He described the prisoner exchange as a significant humanitarian step forward amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions.
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Afghanistan and Russia signed five agreements on Friday covering transport, trade, and energy cooperation.
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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Friday to address the recent flare-up between Islamabad and New Delhi.
A high-ranking Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned on spying allegations has died, shocking the country.
A leaked internal report shows the Canadian military is losing new recruits at more than twice the average rate, as frustration grows over training delays and the inability to get into desired roles.
Afghanistan and Russia signed five agreements on Friday covering transport, trade, and energy cooperation.
Nine inmates remain on the run after a dramatic escape from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans early Friday, with officials warning the public to stay alert and consider the fugitives “armed and dangerous.”
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Friday to address the recent flare-up between Islamabad and New Delhi.
A high-ranking Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned on spying allegations has died, shocking the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced that India is opening up 200,000 square kilometers of its sedimentary basin for oil and gas exploration, inviting Russian companies to participate.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on May 16 that his country has started the process of joining the New Development Bank of BRICS.
Ministers in Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) are resigning one by one amid mounting protests in Tripoli, Libya Press agency reports
The US Supreme Court on Friday paused President Donald Trump’s attempt to carry out deportations using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, siding with a group of Venezuelan immigrants in Texas who argued they were at risk of sudden removal under the rarely used wartime law.
Two North Korean fishermen picked up by South Korean patrols in March remain stranded in the South as Pyongyang refuses to respond to requests for their return.
A leaked internal report shows the Canadian military is losing new recruits at more than twice the average rate, as frustration grows over training delays and the inability to get into desired roles.
Afghanistan and Russia signed five agreements on Friday covering transport, trade, and energy cooperation.
Nine inmates remain on the run after a dramatic escape from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans early Friday, with officials warning the public to stay alert and consider the fugitives “armed and dangerous.”
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Friday to address the recent flare-up between Islamabad and New Delhi.
A high-ranking Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned on spying allegations has died, shocking the country.
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