Editorial photo #13708389 Unrest, Conflicts and War
205 Ukrainian Servicemen Returned To Ukraine As Part Of The First Stage Of A “1000-for-1000” Prisoner Exchange Between Ukraine And Russia Mediated By The United States.
Ukrainian servicemen released from Russian captivity react after returning to Ukrainian-controlled territory following a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, on May 15, 2026. The exchange marks the first stage of a ''1000-for-1000'' swap agreed upon with United States mediation, during which 205 Ukrainian prisoners of war are exchanged for 205 Russian prisoners of war. (Photo by Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto)