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Russia and Ukraine Prepare for New Prisoner Exchange Amid Ceasefire Talks

Russia and Ukraine are preparing for another prisoner exchange, with lists being coordinated by both sides. The Kremlin announced the development, noting the work is proceeding quickly. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed Kyiv submitted a list of 1,000 detainees for the planned exchange. The announcement comes after a brief ceasefire from May 9-11, which Moscow says was violated by Ukraine.

Key Points: Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange: Kremlin confirms talks

  • Kremlin confirms new prisoner exchange talks with Ukraine
  • Lists being coordinated for '1,000 for 1,000' swap
  • Ceasefire from May 9-11 agreed but violated
  • Zelensky says Putin ready for real meetings
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Work underway for another prisoner exchange with Ukraine, reveals Kremlin

Kremlin confirms work on another prisoner exchange with Ukraine. Lists being agreed for '1,000 for 1,000' swap as ceasefire attempts continue.

"Work is underway to coordinate the lists. This is the most difficult part of this work, and it is proceeding very quickly. - Dimitry Peskov"

Moscow, May 14

Russia and Ukraine are preparing for another prisoner exchange and lists are being agreed upon, Dimitry Peskov, the Presidential Press Secretary, stated in Moscow on Thursday.

"Work is underway to coordinate the lists. This is the most difficult part of this work, and it is proceeding very quickly," the Kremlin spokesman said.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced earlier that Russia had agreed to US President Donald Trump's initiative to establish a ceasefire with Ukraine from May 9 to 11 and conduct a "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange with Kyiv during this period, stated Russia's state-owned Tass news agency.

This ceasefire was announced ahead of celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in World War II.

The relevant services of the Russian Federation and Ukraine were actively working on prisoner lists and, if an agreement was reached, the exchange would begin, Ushakov added.

On May 11, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has submitted to the Russian side a list of 1,000 detainees for the planned prisoner exchange.

According to Ukraine's presidential press service, he also stressed that the conflict with Russia must be brought to an end and reliable security must be guaranteed.

"Now (Russian President Vladimir) Putin himself says that he is finally ready for real meetings. We pushed him a little toward this, and we have long been ready for such meetings ourselves -- now a format must be found," he said.

The "special military operation" by the Russian troops is continuing following the end of the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defence stated on May 12.

Moscow also accused Kyiv of committing 30,383 cases of ceasefire violations during the ceasefire in the "special operation zone."

- IANS

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Sarah B
Another ceasefire with violations already? The 30,383 violations claim by Russia and Ukraine's continued push for negotiations—this feels like a never-ending loop. Both sides need to prioritize human lives over territorial pride.
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Priya S
Interesting that Putin is now open to meetings, as mentioned by Zelensky. Maybe the war fatigue is finally catching up. But let's not forget, India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy. Peace is the only way forward—hope this exchange leads to more substantial talks. 🙏
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James A
Ceasefires that don't hold and exchanges that take months to coordinate—this is the reality of modern conflict. The 1,000-for-1,000 idea is ambitious, but without trust, it's just another headline. Let's see if actions match words.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see this as a small ray of hope in a terrible war. The mention of Trump's initiative is interesting—US involvement always changes the dynamics. But the real heroes are the prisoners and their families waiting for this exchange. Stay strong, everyone. 🇮🇳🕊️
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Michael C
A 'quickly proceeding' list coordination? Given the scale of the conflict, I doubt it's that simple. Both sides are using prisoners as leverage. Until there's a genuine political will to end the war, these exchanges are just Band-Aids on a gaping wound.

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