Russia and Ukraine commenced a significant prisoner swap, exchanging 307 service personnel on the second day of a planned three-day operation aimed at releasing 1,000 prisoners from each side. Announced by both nations’ officials, the exchange has been interpreted by US President Donald Trump as a potential turning point in peace negotiations. Despite ongoing conflict, highlighted by recent bombings in Kyiv, the emotional reunions of returning servicemen with their families underscored the human impact of the war, with hopes for more releases in the coming days.
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Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Belarus has released 14 political prisoners, including opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski, following a visit by US envoy Keith Kellogg. Tsikhanouski, sentenced to 18 years in 2021, is now in Vilnius with his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who continues to advocate for the release of an additional 1,150 prisoners amid ongoing tensions related to the 2020 presidential election. Need More Context? 🔎
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