{
  "id": 19939363,
  "title": "Russia-Ukraine set for biggest-ever prisoner swap amid Trump-led diplomacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/russia-ukraine-set-for-biggest-ever-prisoner-swap-amid-trump-led",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/over-2000-involved-russia-ukraine-set-for-biggest-ever-prisoner-swap-amid-trump-led-diplomacy/articleshow/135825574.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine anticipates a massive prisoner exchange with Russia, potentially involving over 1,000 individuals from each nation, as the United States intensifies diplomatic efforts to conclude the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence in the exchange's scale, emphasizing its significance for families eagerly awaiting the return of their loved ones. The proposed deal follows a series of high-level meetings between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as discussions between the envoys and Zelenskyy. The talks focused on advancing peace negotiations and securing security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy also noted that Ukraine has aligned with the American envoys' plans for the forthcoming exchange, looking forward to collaborative efforts with Washington to achieve lasting peace. Additionally, Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's recent diplomatic successes, including a €645 million defense assistance package from Denmark, which includes ammunition for F-16 fighter jets and energy support.",
  "summary": "In a pivotal move, Ukraine is gearing up for a major prisoner exchange with Russia, potentially involving over 1,000 individuals from both nations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the significance of this exchange for families yearning for their loved ones' safe return. Diplomatic initiatives from American envoys are seeking to promote negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}