Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: "A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation."

He said, "This could lead to something big???"

Ukraine Media Report Denies Trump's Claim

However, a Ukrainian media house has denied Trump's claim.

A source told The Kyiv Independent that an exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) between Ukraine and Russia taking place on May 23 is still ongoing.

However, no officials from Ukraine or Russia commented on the exchange so far.

During the first direct talks between officials of the two nations in Istanbul this month, an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners was reached.

The two countries did not agree to a ceasefire deal as proposed by US President Donald Trump.

Since January, more than 3,500 newly displaced people have transited through a centre in Pavlohrad towards central Ukraine; in total, more than 200,000 people have been evacuated or displaced from frontline areas between August last year and the start of 2025.

In March, Since January, more than 3,500 newly displaced people have transited through a centre in Pavlohrad towards central Ukraine; in total, more than 200,000 people have been evacuated or displaced from frontline areas between August last year and the start of 2025.

According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, civilian casualties in Ukraine were 70 per cent higher in March this year compared to 12 months earlier.

Supporting Lives And Livelihoods

The war has left four million internally displaced since 24 February 2022 when Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine.

Many of those uprooted have yet to find affordable housing and a new job - which is why support from humanitarian organizations is so crucial, the UNHCR official continued.

Since 2022, UNHCR has supported around 450,000 people making repairs on their homes.

The UN agency also provides psychological first aid and legal support to those who have lost their identity documents and emergency cash assistance to help people cover most basic needs. 

(With inputs from IBNS)