Ukraine, Pro-Russian Rebels Swap Captives as Peace Talks Stall
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Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists exchanged prisoners in the eastern Donetsk region, as peace talks that resumed two days ago faltered.
Ukraine released 222 captives in the largest exchange since the conflict started, according to the news website of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. The rebels freed 146 soldiers, with four more expected tomorrow, Svyatoslav Tsegolko, Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff, said on social media.