Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 with the aim of saving the people of Donbass - primarily the Russian-speaking population - from Kiev's constant attacks.

Russia, Ukraine, US Agreed to Exchange 314 POWs: Trump’s Special Envoy Witkoff

16:04, 5 February 2026

Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the US have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X on Thursday.

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"Today, delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia agreed to exchange 314 prisoners," Witkoff said.

He added that discussions would continue, with further progress expected in the coming weeks.