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Istanbul, Turkey: In the largest prisoner exchange since the Russia-Ukraine war began, both sides plan to swap 1,000 captives each. The agreement follows high-level talks in Istanbul where official ceasefire proposals stalled, but a POW release was greenlit. Thousands of families across Russia and Ukraine await news on loved ones, hoping the deal finalizes soon. Observers say the exchange could mark a rare moment of cooperation in a conflict that’s now in its third year, though broader peace remains elusive.