The Russian Defence Ministry announced that Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner exchange, with 185 captives released by each side.⁣ ⁣ The ministry said the exchange followed agreements made during the most recent round of face - to - face peace talks.⁣ ⁣ Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the exchange with a Telegram post. ⁣ ⁣ #russia #ukraine #putin #zelenskyy #prisoners