Russia and Ukraine completed a significant prisoner exchange of 1,000 individuals, including 303 Ukrainian defenders, marking the largest swap since the war began. This exchange was agreed upon in Istanbul and is seen as a rare step towards peace amidst ongoing violence, including a major Russian drone and missile attack that resulted in casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased sanctions against Russia and a ceasefire. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)