Ukraine conducted the 68th prisoner-of-war exchange with Russia on 24 August, Ukraine's Independence Day. Source: statement by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War Details: Under the Istanbul arrangements,

Russia has accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight on Sunday, the same day the two countries said they've agreed to a prisoner swap.

Russia and Ukraine conducted another exchange of prisoners of war on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky celebrated his country's Independence Day alongside allies. The Russian Defence Ministry said the two sides handed over 146 soldiers each.