Ukraine-Russia POW swap to occur on Wednesday, Putin tells Trump in Tuesday conversation
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 19:26
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has announced a 175-for-175 prisoner exchange with Ukraine in a conversation with US President Donald Trump.
Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS, citing the Kremlin press service
Details: The Kremlin reported that Putin informed Trump about a 175-for-175 POW swap scheduled between Russia and Ukraine on 19 March.
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In addition, Russia pledged to transfer 23 severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers, currently receiving treatment in Russian medical facilities, to Ukraine.
Previously:
- On 17 March, Trump noted that he plans to speak with Putin on Tuesday 18 March to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
- The White House reported that the US president is "determined" to reach a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine and that the world is close to such peace.
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