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Kravchuk: Ukraine not to transfer hostages through MP Medvedchuk
He says the transfer of detainees should be handled at the level of the state rather than individuals.
19:59, 29.01.2021
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Ukraine envoy says 'DPR'/'LPR' block prisoner swap since Sept
The recent exchange of detainees between Kyiv and the "DPR"/"LPR" took place on April 16, 2020.
22:59, 27.01.2021
Ukraine expects to swap 100 prisoners with Russia-controlled Donbas within weeks – media
The swap would be second this year and the fourth since Zelensky became president in 2019.
21:58, 06.08.2020
Zelensky's Office announces new prisoner swap with Donbas soon
There is no final decision on new sites for the disengagement of forces and weapons.
21:56, 10.07.2020
Families of Ukrainian political prisoners Russia holds in Crimea rally outside President's Office (Photo)
They say they've repeatedly contacted the President's Office only to receive formal responses from the Justice Ministry.
14:40, 11.06.2020
Ukraine to launch interest rate swap on interbank market
The introduction of this tool is expected to facilitate credit programs for businesses and households.
20:50, 29.05.2020
Ukraine's central bank, EBRD sign $500 mln FX swap deal
Foreign currency purchases from EBRD on swap terms will contribute to increasing Ukraine's international reserves.
22:00, 07.05.2020
MFA Prystaiko: Ukraine in wait for next prisoner swap with Russia
Up to 200 Ukrainians may return home as a result of the exchange.
21:59, 20.02.2020
Ukraine-"DPR/LPR" prisoner swap takes place according to "124-for-76" formula – Lutkovska
The Ukrainian side has handed over 124 people to Russian-occupied Donbas, the official specified.
23:53, 29.12.2019
Canada welcomes release of Ukrainians from militant captivity in Donbas
It is an important step forward, the Canadian Embassy says.
22:44, 29.12.2019
Ukrainians meet liberated captives from Russia-controlled Donbas at Boryspil Airport (Video)
A total of 76 prisoners have been released from captivity in Russian-occupied Donbas.
21:50, 29.12.2019
France, Germany welcome release of 76 Ukrainians from militant captivity in Donbas
French and German diplomats urge the parties to implement all of the commitments made at the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9.
20:25, 29.12.2019
Ukrainian President's Office says prisoner swap completed (Photo, video)
Seventy-six Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Donbas are safe in the territory controlled by Kyiv.
17:40, 29.12.2019
Prisoner swap: Twenty prisoners refuse to return to occupied Donbas
The exact number of prisoners to be exchanged has not yet been specified.
14:40, 29.12.2019
Donbas militants convoy captive Ukrainians to place of prisoner swap
A convoy with prisoners, whom the Ukrainian side is expected to exchange for its citizens, has also left a pretrial detention center in the town of Bakhmut.
11:56, 29.12.2019
Zelensky and Putin reportedly agree on POW swap by Dec 31
The Zelensky-Putin one-on-one meeting was held as part of the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9.
00:10, 10.12.2019
Lithuania pardons Russians sentenced for espionage, paving way to spy swap – media
Lithuanian news agency BNS said last month discussions were under way on exchanging two Russians jailed in Lithuania, two Lithuanians sentenced for spying in Russia and a Norwegian jailed in Russia for spying.
16:59, 15.11.2019
FM Prystaiko: New Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap reaches decisive stage
The exchange of captives will involve three groups.
16:15, 12.10.2019
Two Russian troops handed to Russia in exchange for Nadiia Savchenko already dead – journalist
This is not the first report claiming their deaths.
09:00, 09.09.2019
Russia's media name new date of Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
Meanwhile, the Kremlin refrained from commenting on reports that the prisoner swap might begin on September 7.
14:09, 04.09.2019
Moscow, Kyiv may swap prisoners this week – lawyer
There is still no final decision on how many people will be on the lists from both sides.
10:43, 27.08.2019
Russia in contact with Ukraine on prisoner swap, Kremlin confirms
On August 21, the administration of the Lefortovo detention center in Moscow confirmed that five Ukrainian political prisoners were transferred there from penal colonies across Russia.
19:50, 22.08.2019
Another three Ukrainian political prisoners allegedly transferred to Moscow's Lefortovo detention center
Food parcels addressed to Roman Sushchenko, Yevhen Panov, and Oleksiy Syzonovych were accepted in Lefortovo.
19:10, 21.08.2019
Russia may swap captured Ukrainian sailors by late August – media
In addition, a number of other Ukrainians, the Kremlin's hostages, may return to Ukraine.
16:28, 21.08.2019
Russian ombudswoman reacts to idea of Sentsov-Vyshinsky swap
Moskalkova said Vyshinsky should be released unconditionally.
15:25, 19.07.2019
Zelensky declares readiness to swap Sentsov for Vyshinsky
The Ukrainian film director and Russian TV propagandist should be released simultaneously.
11:30, 19.07.2019
U.S. envoy Volker hopes Russia will agree to POW swap with Ukraine
Preliminary agreements on the exchange were announced by the Ukrainian President's Office.
03:50, 17.07.2019
"No comment": Kremlin on possible swap of Ukrainian POW sailors for propagandist Vyshinsky
Peskov stressed Moscow was monitoring the situation with the trial of a RIA Novosti journalist.
13:45, 15.07.2019
MFA Russia admits possibility of releasing POW sailors from custody before end of "trial"
The note earlier sent to Ukraine "clearly states" that appropriate tools are available in Russian legislation, Zekharova claims.
10:20, 05.07.2019
Russia not supporting various formats of swapping Ukrainian captives for Russians – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires
The U.S. diplomat says the issue of the release of 24 Ukrainian sailors will be on the agenda of Trump-Putin meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, that's if such meeting takes place.
20:00, 25.06.2019
Saakashvili: Poroshenko in 2014 spoke about "swapping" Crimea for Ukraine's EU, NATO membership
Saakashvili says Crimea could be seen as a "territorial dispute" to deny Ukraine membership in the European Union and NATO.
13:44, 13.03.2019
Russia will seek return of chief of RIA Novosti's Kyiv office through international channels
Lavrov called the case against Vyshinsky "ridiculous."
13:45, 16.01.2019
Moscow says Ukrainian sailors could be exchanged once sentences voiced, elections held – Russian media
The Ukrainian foreign minister earlier warned Moscow would play the issue of sailors' release in the context of Ukraine's elections.
10:40, 11.01.2019
Ukrainian sailor saved from death row in Iran returned home in swap deal
He was exchanged for an Iranian national convicted for espionage.
11:50, 10.01.2019
Ukrainian sailor facing death penalty in Iran reportedly swapped for Iranian spy
Novichkov will see his family in a few days.
19:35, 08.01.2019
Kremlin explains why "all-for-all" swap delayed
Peskov said Putin was allegedly "interested" in the return of detained Russian citizens home.
15:33, 21.12.2018
Putin says Ukrainian sailors' swap may be discussed after completion of criminal case
However, Putin refused to answer a question from the Russian media about the exchange of Russian citizens convicted in Ukraine.
13:57, 20.12.2018
Ukraine, China extend US$2.2 billion currency swap agreement
Access to the funds received under the agreement will facilitate trade between Ukraine and China in the Remnimbi, Smolii said.
16:30, 10.12.2018
Ukrainian Navy Commander ready to turn himself in to Russia in exchange for captured sailors
The Commander called on NATO to increase presence in the Black Sea.
08:30, 06.12.2018
Ukraine offers to swap captured Ukrainians for Russian prisoners by year-end – Ukrainian envoy
However, according to Marchuk, the Russian side does not accept such offers.
16:20, 05.12.2018
Kremlin doesn't consider Sushchenko swap for Vyshinsky
Peskov insists that Vyshinsky be released immediately.
16:40, 02.11.2018
Most Ukrainians say 'no' to idea of swapping Crimea for Donbas peace - Poll
Ukrainians believe that Crimea is Ukrainian territory, and that Russia will not halt its aggression against their country anyway.
16:00, 22.10.2018
Russia denies media reports on swap of Sentsov for Russians held in U.S.
At the same time, the Kremlin demands an unconditional release of Kirill Vyshinsky, editor-in-chief of RIA Novosti Ukraine, who was arrested in Ukraine on high treason charges.
16:40, 04.10.2018
Reports on plans to swap Sentsov for Russians held in U.S. no accidental leak – Ukraine's Klimkin
The foreign minister suggested that Russia seeks to "start bargaining, raising stakes."
11:00, 02.10.2018
Ukraine to demand in Minsk OSCE coordinator be allowed assess to Aseyev held by Russia-backed separatists
The militants exacted the "confession of espionage" from Ukrainian journalist Stanislav Aseyev.
18:45, 18.08.2018
Ukraine to once again raise in Minsk talks issue of release of Ukrainian political prisoners – Gerashchenko
Ukraine is still waiting for an official response from Russia to a proposal to swap 36 Russians for 23 Ukrainian nationals, the official said.
16:00, 24.07.2018
Gerashchenko names Russians Ukraine ready to swap for its political prisoners
The listed individuals "are convicted for preparing terrorist acts in Odesa, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, or for taking part in hostilities in Donbas, or they are under prosecution."
16:04, 02.07.2018
Putin comments on possibility of Sentsov swap
The Russian leader questions possibility of exchanging someone sentenced for "plotting terrorist attacks" for someone charged over his "journalistic activities."
18:30, 07.06.2018
Savchenko ready to serve 22 years in Russian jail in exchange for 60 Ukrainian prisoners
The MP also said the only weapon she has is a Glock 17 award pistol.
15:42, 15.05.2018
Sushchenko's lawyer calls on Putin to facilitate swap
According to Feygin, the "political" case itself, the ongoing trial and everything related is the result of strained Russia-Ukraine relations.
18:30, 29.03.2018
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