Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after Moscow launches massive aerial assault
Share and Follow

Russia and Ukraine on Sunday swapped hundreds of prisoners just hours after Moscow launched one of the largest aerial assaults of the more than three-year war between the two countries. 

The prisoner swap was the third and final part of a major exchange, marking a rare moment of cooperation. 

Russia’s Defense Ministry said both sides exchanged more than 300 soldiers. This followed the release of 307 combatants and civilians each on Saturday, and 390 on Friday — the largest total swap of the war so far.

“303 Ukrainian defenders are home,” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X, confirming the exchange. 

“I’m not happy with what Putin is doing,” Trump said. “He’s killing a lot of people, and I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin.” 

Later expanding on his comments in a Truth Social Post, Trump said Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY!” 

vladimir putin

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 28, 2025. (SERGEI ILYIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

“I’ve always said that [Putin] wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!” the social media post read. But the president also criticized Zelenskyy.   

“Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop,” Trump wrote, concluding: “This is a War that would never have started if I were President. This is Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s War, not ‘Trump’s,’ I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred.” 

Fox News Digital’s Andrea Margolis and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
'Home Depot-style ICE raids' nixed as border patrol 'changes tactics'

Border Patrol Alters Strategy, Discontinues ‘Home Depot-Style’ ICE Raids

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to modify its approach…
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

Fernando Mendoza Clinches Prestigious Heisman Trophy as 2023 College Football’s Elite Athlete

In a historic moment for Indiana University’s football program, Fernando Mendoza, the…
Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, dies at 86

Selena’s Father, Abraham Quintanilla, Passes Away at Age 86

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Abraham Quintanilla, the father of the renowned Tejano…
Australia shooting at famed Sydney Bondi Beach

Shooting Incident Disrupts Tranquility at Sydney’s Iconic Bondi Beach

On Sunday, Australian authorities were actively dealing with a situation unfolding at…
2 US Army soldiers, interpreter killed in Syria ambush attack, Trump warns of 'very serious retaliation'

Tragic Ambush in Syria Claims Lives of U.S. Soldiers and Interpreter, Prompts Trump’s Strong Response

On Saturday, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of “very serious…
Times Square dive bar fights to survive eviction after 54 years

Iconic Times Square Dive Bar Battles Eviction Threat After 54-Year Legacy

Step into Jimmy’s Corner, a beloved bar in the heart of New…
Where is Brown University? Authorities investigate deadly shooting at Ivy League school

Brown University Location Under Scrutiny as Authorities Probe Fatal Shooting Incident at Prestigious Ivy League Institution

Brown University, a prestigious private institution, boasts a vibrant community with approximately…
Ultimate guide to beating Ozempic's WORST side effect: DR ROCIO

Effective Strategies to Combat Common Ozempic Side Effects: Expert Insights from Dr. Rocio

The most concerning side effect of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound…