The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has begun preparations for the largest prisoner exchange under the 1,000-for-1,000 format. Lists of Russian military personnel who could be handed over to Russia are already being compiled.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each during peace talks held in Istanbul on Friday, in what would be the biggest prisoner swap of the conflict. The negotiations, which lasted less than two hours and were mediated by Turkey,

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told Ukrainian TV on Friday as talks in Istanbul ended.