Overview
- The Kremlin, which said Monday preparations could be finalized soon, has not given a date for the planned 1,000‑for‑1,000 exchange.
- A U.S.-announced truce from Friday through Monday ended without the swap as both sides reported continued attacks and civilian casualties near the front.
- President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russia had not received Ukrainian exchange lists, while Ukrainian officials said they sent the names and are ready to proceed.
- President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied any agreement that Russia would receive the whole Donbass.
- The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Russian commanders told Putin they can capture the entire Donbass by autumn, a claim based on unnamed sources and Ukrainian intelligence.