Melania Trump secures ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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MOSCOW, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 270 prisoners of war each, Russian state news agencies reported on Friday, citing the Defence Ministry.
Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.
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