Russia and Ukraine Execute Large-Scale Prisoner Exchange
March 5 – March 6, 2026
Following diplomatic talks in Geneva, Russia and Ukraine have initiated a significant two-day prisoner swap involving 1,000 individuals. This humanitarian breakthrough continues despite the ongoing deadlock in broader peace negotiations.
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