Russia and Ukraine have finalized a new prisoner and remains swap agreement, exchanging about 6,000 soldiers killed in action, announced during recent talks in Istanbul. Both sides will exchange all severely wounded soldiers and prisoners aged 18 to 25. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed preparations for the next captives’ release. Despite the prisoner swap reflecting some progress, no significant advancements towards a truce were made in the dialogue, echoing a history of limited negotiations, as highlighted by Al Jazeera's reporting on the situation.
"Negotiators from both sides confirmed they had reached a deal to swap all severely wounded soldiers as well as all captured fighters under the age of 25."
"The exchange of prisoners seems to be the diplomatic channel that actually works between Russia and Ukraine, as noted by Al Jazeera correspondent Dmitry Medvedenko."
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