Latest News About Ukraine update conflicts in eastern persist and exchanges of prisoners likely soon

Updated 2026-06-18 09:57

continuing conflicts across eastern regions as operations on the ground reported; swap attempts likely in the near term. Ukrainian officials say seven police injuries near Kyiv while authorities also reported drone strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure. Negotiations over peace talks are described as progressing slowly, potentially larger prisoner exchange than the previous exchange.

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