Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war Wednesday as a result of Türkiye's mediation and diplomatic traffic conducted with the leaders of the two countries, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced. Erdogan told reporters in New York City that the prisoner exchange under Türkiye's mediation was an "important step" towards ending the war between the two countries. He said efforts to establish peace between Russia and Ukraine continue. LATEST ...