"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest POW Exchange to Date, Brokered by UAE"
TL;DR
Ukraine and Russia conducted their first prisoner of war exchange in nearly five months, with over 200 individuals freed by each side. The swap, which involved 248 Russian military personnel and 230 Ukrainians, including 224 soldiers and six civilians, was facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates. This exchange is part of ongoing efforts between Kyiv and Moscow, despite the absence of dialogue to end the war, and represents the largest documented swap to date.
- Russia and Ukraine stage big POW exchange after UAE mediation Reuters
- Ukraine and Russia in 'biggest prisoner swap' so far BBC.com
- Ukraine and Russia announce largest prisoner swap since start of war The Guardian
- Over 200 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians returned from Russian captivity, Zelenskyy says Fox News
- Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in UAE-brokered deal The Hill
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