Russia and Ukraine Finalize Prisoner-of-War Exchange Lists, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin announced that Russia and Ukraine are in the final stages of coordinating lists for a significant prisoner-of-war exchange. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described this coordination as the most difficult part of the process but noted that work is proceeding rapidly. This development follows an initiative by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, during which a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap was agreed upon in principle. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov previously confirmed that relevant agencies from both sides are actively working on these lists. Additionally, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated that Kyiv had already submitted its list of prisoners to the United States. While the logistical aspects of the exchange are being finalized, the broader context includes ongoing military operations, such as recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure. The successful coordination of these lists marks a critical step toward implementing the temporary ceasefire and humanitarian agreement facilitated by US diplomacy.
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