Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner exchange deal
Radio Moldova,
4 August 2025 9:10
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that a new prisoner exchange agreement was reached with Russia during negotiations in Istanbul.
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