The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed that the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region is likely encouraging Russia to engage more actively in prisoner exchanges.

Earlier, ISW noted that the frequency of exchanges between Ukraine and Russia has significantly increased since the Ukrainian operation in Kursk began on August 6. Since then, both sides have exchanged a total of 267 prisoners each during three separate exchanges.

For comparison, from January 1 to August 6, 2024, Russia and Ukraine conducted only three prisoner exchanges.

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