Largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap takes place amidst declared ‘truce’

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/20/2025

Summary

The largest prisoner swap since the onset of the war saw Russia and Ukraine exchange 500 prisoners amidst Putin's 'Easter' ceasefire. This historic exchange occurred during the announced truce, marking a rare moment of potential pause in the conflict. Despite the pause, Ukraine maintained that its forces continued operations, signaling ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia's advance despite brief pauses in hostilities.