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The swap was agreed on in Istanbul earlier this month during the first face-to-face talks between the two sides since the war began.

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The assault came amid a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. Russia and Ukraine on Saturday completed a significant prisoner exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians after Friday's first stage of the deal was reached following talks last week in Istanbul.

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Russia and Ukraine had each agreed after two hours of peace talks in Istanbul last week to swap 1,000 prisoners

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.

Officials say the individuals were identified through phone records and allege that FETÖ continues to pose a major threat to the state.

Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul.

Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 22 people, targeting Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality over alleged corruption. Mayor İmamoğlu denies wrongdoing.