Ukraine and Russia agree on a "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner swap, aiming to free Ukrainian captives.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed on a "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange following negotiations in Istanbul on May 16. The deal aims to free 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia. Ukrainian officials are working with multiple agencies to verify prisoner details, with the process expected to take several days. President Zelensky emphasized the importance of returning Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia. The exchange is seen as the primary tangible result of recent talks between the two nations.