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Ukrainian and Russian prisoner swap: The initial exchange of 390 soldiers and civilians from each side marks a tentative step toward possible peace, with continued negotiations expected to facilitate the return of approximately 2,000 prisoners.
Potential ceasefire and peace prospects: While the prisoner exchange and some diplomatic signals suggest movement toward peace, deep-rooted issues—such as Russia’s territorial demands and Ukraine’s NATO aspirations—remain unresolved. Putin’s proposal for a future peace memorandum instead of a ceasefire hints at ongoing strategic calculations rather than genuine resolution.