"Record-Breaking POW Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine Facilitated by UAE"
TL;DR
Russia and Ukraine conducted the largest prisoner swap since the 2022 invasion, with 230 Ukrainian and 248 Russian POWs released, facilitated by the UAE. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as Ukraine targeted the Russian border city of Belgorod, causing civilian casualties and power outages. Russia retaliated with intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, prompting NATO to support member nations in purchasing air defense missiles, potentially aiding Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far The Associated Press
- Russia releases hundreds of Ukrainian POWs in largest prisoner swap Business Insider
- Ukraine and Russia exchange nearly 500 prisoners of war The Washington Post
- Russia and Ukraine Exchange Record Number of P.O.W.s The New York Times
- Russia and Ukraine stage major POW exchange after UAE mediation Reuters
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