On 24 May, another 307 Ukrainian servicemen returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity. This is the second stage of the 1000-for-1000 exchange.

Russia has modernized its Iskander-M ballistic missiles, which it uses to strike at Ukrainian territory. This has complicated the work of Patriot air defense systems, which are capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.

On the night of 24 May, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with UAVs and ballistic missiles. In several districts of the capital, the consequences of the shelling are being cleaned up.

Andriy Portnov, a shadow judicial overseer and lawyer close to the fugitive former president, was in Ukraine just days before his killing in Madrid. He reportedly met with senior officials responsible for law enforcement operations.

The large-scale prisoner exchange based on the "1000-for-1000" formula, the first stage of which took place on May 23, was described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the "only meaningful outcome" of the negotiations in Türkiye. According to the Head of State, Russia is blocking everything else.

On May 23, 390 Ukrainians returned home from Russian captivity. This marks the first phase of the prisoner exchange under the "1000-for-1000" format.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that Russia cannot allow the "rights of Russian-speaking citizens" in Ukraine to be restricted, particularly after any potential cessation of hostilities.

On the afternoon of May 23, Russian forces struck Odesa’s port infrastructure with two ballistic missiles. Casualties and injuries have been reported.

Russian forces have made territorial gains near several settlements in Donetsk region.

Russian invaders have committed yet another war crime, executing two Ukrainian prisoners of war.