Ukraine and Russia conducted a significant prisoner swap on Tuesday.

The exchange marked one of the largest since the conflict began over three years ago.

A total of 20 Ukrainian prisoners were released in exchange for 23 Russian captives.

The swap took place near the Mayorsk checkpoint in eastern Ukraine.

The ongoing conflict between the two countries has resulted in thousands of casualties.

The exchange was seen as a small step towards easing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Despite the swap, fighting continued on various front lines in eastern Ukraine.

The conflict has strained relations between the two neighboring countries for years.

The international community continues to monitor the situation closely.