The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated as both nations exchange accusations regarding delays in a planned prisoner swap. Ukraine denies claims from Russia that it is postponing exchanges, stating that it remains committed to a significant swap of 500 prisoners. Amidst these tensions, a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv resulted in the deaths of several individuals, further complicating the situation. Officials cited uncertainty around the timing and details of the planned exchanges, with both sides pointing fingers at each other for the hold-up. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that they are prepared to identify 6,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers awaiting repatriation but claimed that only a small percentage has been identified so far. The back-and-forth continues as both countries hold to their narratives amid active military operations.