Zelensky says he has submitted a list of prisoners for exchange to Russia.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, May 10 (Reporter Li Dongxu) - Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on the evening of the 10th that Ukraine has submitted a list of 1,000 prisoners of war for exchange to Russia.

Zelensky mentioned that the Ukrainian Prisoner of War Treatment Coordination Headquarters has submitted a list of 1,000 prisoners of war for exchange to Russia. The United States has played a mediating role in the exchange operation, and Ukraine expects the U.S. to actively ensure the implementation of the operation.

U.S. President Trump announced on social media on the 8th that, at his suggestion, there will be a three-day ceasefire from the 9th to the 11th between Russia and Ukraine, during which 1,000 prisoners of war will be exchanged. Both Russia and Ukraine subsequently confirmed this.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Casualties & Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
1000 prisoners
Activity
Ukraine submitted a list for prisoner exchange
Location
Kyiv · Ukraine
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
May 10, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on May 10, 2023, that Ukraine submitted a list of 1000 prisoners for exchange with Russia. The U.S. facilitated the negotiations, and a ceasefire was confirmed from May 9 to May 11 to allow the exchange to occur.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the submission of a list of 1000 prisoners for exchange.
  • The U.S. played a mediating role in the exchange process.
  • A ceasefire was announced from May 9 to May 11 for the exchange to take place.