Russia and Ukraine Exchange 2,000 Prisoners Amid Shaky Ceasefire Violations
On May 11, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the completion of a large-scale prisoner exchange involving 1,000 soldiers from each side during a fragile three-day ceasefire brokered by the United States. Despite the official pause in kinetic activity marking Victory Day, Ukraine reported over 150 Russian assault actions and nearly 10,000 kamikaze drone strikes along the front lines. Both nations traded accusations of violations, though no massive missile or drone attacks were recorded in major urban centers.