Historic Prisoner Exchange Agreement Between U.S., Ukraine, and Russia

Delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy. Discussions are set to continue with hopes for further progress.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-02-2026 16:14 IST | Created: 05-02-2026 16:14 IST
Historic Prisoner Exchange Agreement Between U.S., Ukraine, and Russia
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Delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have reached an agreement to exchange a total of 314 prisoners. This landmark agreement was announced by Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in a post on X on Thursday.

Witkoff expressed optimism about the discussions, stating that additional progress is expected in the coming weeks as talks continue among the involved parties. This development marks a significant step towards improving diplomatic relations between the nations involved.

The details of the prisoner exchange, including the exact timelines and procedures, remain undisclosed, but the agreement is seen as a positive outcome following ongoing negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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