Russia and Ukraine carried out a long-awaited prisoner swap on Saturday in a ste...
MOSCOW/KIEV - Russia and Ukraine carried out a long-awaited prisoner swap on Saturday in a step that could thaw a deep freeze in relations since Moscow’s annexation of the Crimea region in 2014.
After lengthy negotiations, expectations have been running high for the prisoner swap, which had been described as imminent by the leaders of both countries in recent days. Zelenskiy told reporters at the Kiev airport that the swap was part of his deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The swap could set the stage for serious talks, even though major differences remain between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron has been pushing for a summit to discuss the issue with Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France.
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