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Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov speaks during a briefing on the first stage of the 1000 for 1000 exchange of POWs, which resulted in the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity - 270 military and 120 civilians, Ukraine, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov speaks during a briefing on the first stage of the 1000 for 1000 exchange of POWs, which resulted in the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity - 270 military and 120 civilians, Ukraine, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov speaks during a briefing on the first stage of the 1000 for 1000 exchange of POWs, which resulted in the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity - 270 military and 120 civilians, Ukraine, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov speaks during a briefing on the first stage of the 1000 for 1000 exchange of POWs, which resulted in the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity - 270 military and 120 civilians, Ukraine, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Briefing by Rustem Umerov on first stage of exchange of POWs in 1000 for 1000 format

Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov speaks during a briefing on the first stage of the 1000 for 1000 exchange of POWs, which resulted in the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity - 270 military and 120 civilians, Ukraine, on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

390 prisoners returned to Ukraine from Russia as part of first part of 1000 for 1000 exchange

On the first day of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, 390 Ukrainians (270 military and 120 civilians) were released from Russian captivity on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

A woman hugs a released Palestinian prisoner in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

A woman hugs a released Palestinian prisoner in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

People gather around a bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

A woman hugs a released Palestinian prisoner in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

People gather around a bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

People gather around a bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

Released Palestinian Prisoners - West Bank

A man hugs a released Palestinian prisoner in the town of Beitunia near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 19, 2025. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners from Ofer prison, located west of Ramallah in the West Bank, early on Monday, just hours after three Israeli hostages returned to Israel following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

First 3 Hostages Arrive In Israel Under Gaza Truce Deal

First 3 Hostages Arrive In Israel Under Gaza Truce Deal

People celebrate the release of Isreali hostages from Hamas captivity at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, Jan. 19, 2025. Three Israeli women, released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, arrived in Israel on Sunday, the first day that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect, according to Israeli officials. The three -- Emily Damari, 28, a British-Israeli; Doron Steinbrecher, 30, a veterinary nurse; and Romi Gonen, 23, abducted from the Nova music festival -- were finally released after 471 days in captivity. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

12/17/2023 Tel Aviv Israel. Recently released hostages Itai Regev (R) and Maya Regev holds attend a rally outside The Museum of Art known as the 'The Hostages and Missing Square' on December 16, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel On Friday, the IDF said its forces accidentally killed three hostages being held in Gaza when it mistakenly identified them as potential threats. Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, Alon Shamriz were kidnapped from southern Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Israel launched an air and ground campaign in Gaza soon thereafter in an effort to defeat Hamas. In November, a weeklong ceasefire allowed for the negotiated release of some hostages, but more than 100 remain in captivity. Photo by Dima Vazinovich/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

12/17/2023 Tel Aviv Israel. Families of the hostages set up tents to sleep in after marching to the Kirya on December16, 2023 in Tel Aviv Israel. On Friday, the IDF said its forces accidentally killed three hostages being held in Gaza when it mistakenly identified them as potential threats. Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, Alon Shamriz were kidnapped from southern Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Israel launched an air and ground campaign in Gaza soon thereafter in an effort to defeat Hamas; in November, a weeklong ceasefire allowed for the negotiated release of some hostages, but more than 100 remain in captivity. Photo by Dima Vazinovich/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

12/17/2023 Tel Aviv Israel. Families of the hostages set up tents to sleep in after marching to the Kirya on December16, 2023 in Tel Aviv Israel. On Friday, the IDF said its forces accidentally killed three hostages being held in Gaza when it mistakenly identified them as potential threats. Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, Alon Shamriz were kidnapped from southern Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Israel launched an air and ground campaign in Gaza soon thereafter in an effort to defeat Hamas; in November, a weeklong ceasefire allowed for the negotiated release of some hostages, but more than 100 remain in captivity. Photo by Dima Vazinovich/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

12/17/2023 Tel Aviv Israel. The families of hostages followed by hundreds of supporters march to the IDF headquarters, following a rally, calling for the return of all the remaining hostages on December 16, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. On Friday, the IDF said its forces accidentally killed three hostages being held in Gaza when it mistakenly identified them as potential threats. Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, Alon Shamriz were kidnapped from southern Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Israel launched an air and ground campaign in Gaza soon thereafter in an effort to defeat Hamas; in November, a weeklong ceasefire allowed for the negotiated release of some hostages, but more than 100 remain in captivity. Photo by Dima Vazinovich/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

Protest after IDF Admits to Accidentally Killing Of Three Hostages - Gaza

12/17/2023 Tel Aviv Israel. Families of the hostages set up tents to sleep in after marching to the Kirya on December16, 2023 in Tel Aviv Israel. On Friday, the IDF said its forces accidentally killed three hostages being held in Gaza when it mistakenly identified them as potential threats. Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, Alon Shamriz were kidnapped from southern Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants and taken back to the Gaza Strip. Israel launched an air and ground campaign in Gaza soon thereafter in an effort to defeat Hamas; in November, a weeklong ceasefire allowed for the negotiated release of some hostages, but more than 100 remain in captivity. Photo by Dima Vazinovich/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM