Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 POWs amid rare cooperation

In a rare display of coordination, Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner swap on Saturday, exchanging 175 soldiers each along with seven civilians. The operation, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, comes amidst a grinding war with few moments of diplomacy. This marks one of the largest mutual exchanges in recent months, highlighting the fragile pathways for negotiation even in an entrenched conflict. While the swap does not alter the larger battlefield dynamics, it demonstrates tha