Russia, Ukraine free prisoners after U.S. deal

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each under a U.S.-brokered agreement linked to an earlier ceasefire, even after Moscow launched the largest two-day aerial assault of the war

May 12 evening-May 14 morning: 1,623 drones and missiles launched in biggest prolonged attack yet, killing more than 30 people

May 9-May 11: Victory Day ceasefire
Aug 15: Alaska Summit
Mar 24: 982 drones and missiles – largest strike series of war in single day

RUSSIAN DRONE AND MISSILE STRIKES ON UKRAINE
(Jun 1, 2025-May 14, 2026)
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Sources: Reuters, ISW
Picture: Getty Images
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