Joanna Kakissis

In Istanbul, Ukraine gave the Russians a list of 400 children to be returned immediately as part of these talks. Now, Russia said it would consider returning 10 of them and added that they did not abduct the children, but rather saved them from a war zone.

Well, so this prisoner exchange agreed to yesterday is set to include as many POWs like 1,000, but with priority given to those who are wounded and sick, as well as young soldiers, those between the ages of 18 and 25. Zelensky, who did not participate in the talks but was briefed on them, said 200 Ukrainian civilians imprisoned in Russia might also be released.

Well, so this prisoner exchange agreed to yesterday is set to include as many POWs like 1,000, but with priority given to those who are wounded and sick, as well as young soldiers, those between the ages of 18 and 25. Zelensky, who did not participate in the talks but was briefed on them, said 200 Ukrainian civilians imprisoned in Russia might also be released.

Well, so this prisoner exchange agreed to yesterday is set to include as many POWs like 1,000, but with priority given to those who are wounded and sick, as well as young soldiers, those between the ages of 18 and 25. Zelensky, who did not participate in the talks but was briefed on them, said 200 Ukrainian civilians imprisoned in Russia might also be released.

So, no, exactly not. As you mentioned earlier, not a ceasefire, but the two countries did agree to exchange the bodies of soldiers killed in action.

So, no, exactly not. As you mentioned earlier, not a ceasefire, but the two countries did agree to exchange the bodies of soldiers killed in action.

So, no, exactly not. As you mentioned earlier, not a ceasefire, but the two countries did agree to exchange the bodies of soldiers killed in action.

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

Ukraine says it took out a third of Russia's bombers using drones smuggled in on trucks to Russian airfields as far away as Siberia. And though Western weapons have certainly helped Ukraine, it's innovative operations like this that have helped the country punch above its weight against Russia, which is much larger and better resourced.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

And Zelensky says he believes the latest operation will actually force Russia to the negotiating table. So it's an important symbolic victory for Ukrainians, and it's also something that could bring Russia to the negotiating table.

NPR's Joanna Kikis has more. In his nightly video address, Zelensky said 117 first-person view drones were used in what Ukraine's security services calls Operation Spiderweb. Zelenskyy said, we prepared for this operation for more than a year and a half. The organization and details were perfectly prepared.

NPR's Joanna Kikis has more. In his nightly video address, Zelensky said 117 first-person view drones were used in what Ukraine's security services calls Operation Spiderweb. Zelenskyy said, we prepared for this operation for more than a year and a half. The organization and details were perfectly prepared.

In a statement, Ukraine's security service said about a third of strategic cruise missile carriers in Russia's main airfields were destroyed at a total cost of about $7 billion. Russia often uses bomber planes to shoot missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying homes. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the attacks. Joanna Kakisis, NPR News, Kyiv.

In a statement, Ukraine's security service said about a third of strategic cruise missile carriers in Russia's main airfields were destroyed at a total cost of about $7 billion. Russia often uses bomber planes to shoot missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying homes. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the attacks. Joanna Kakisis, NPR News, Kyiv.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this morning to honor those in uniform who have given their lives for their country. He said the U.S. owes them a great debt.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. President Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this morning to honor those in uniform who have given their lives for their country. He said the U.S. owes them a great debt.

Earlier today, he had another Memorial Day message. On social media, Trump called former President Joe Biden scum and criticized the judges who have blocked his efforts to fast-track mass deportations. After it returns from the Memorial Day recess, the Senate is expected to take up the multi-trillion dollar government spending bill.