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world21 days ago•3 min saved

Prisoner swap progresses as Kyiv mourns deadly strike

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war apiece as part of a ceasefire-linked deal brokered with UAE mediation, seen as the first step toward a broader swap of up to 1,000 POWs per side; in the same exchange, Russia handed 526 bodies to Ukraine and received 41 in return. Separately, a Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block killed 24 people, including three children, prompting a day of mourning and renewed calls for stronger air defenses.

via NBC News|

#kyiv-airstrike #prisoner-swap #russia

world1 month ago•3 min saved

350 POWs swapped as Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins between Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia swapped 175 prisoners of war apiece (350 total) in a UAE-brokered deal just before an Orthodox Easter ceasefire; the exchange followed a night of drone attacks with Ukraine reporting about 160 Russian drones and casualties including four dead and dozens wounded, and Russia saying it shot down 99 Ukrainian drones across Crimea and Russia. Putin declared a 32-hour Easter ceasefire; Zelenskyy pledged to observe it but warned of a swift response to violations, while Moscow framed the move as humanitarian and tied it to broader settlement demands.

via Euronews.com|

#orthodox-easter #prisoner-swap #russia

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Russia and Ukraine Conduct New Prisoner Exchange Amid Ongoing Tensions

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange involving 146 individuals from each side, mediated by the UAE, with Ukraine returning Russian citizens and Russia returning Ukrainian prisoners, including those captured since 2022, as part of ongoing negotiations and exchanges amid the conflict.

via Reuters|

#diplomatic-negotiations #pow-swap #prisoner-exchange

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Record POW Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine Facilitated by UAE"

Russia and Ukraine conducted the largest prisoner swap since the invasion began, with 230 Ukrainians and 248 Russians released, facilitated by the UAE. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as Ukraine continued to target the Russian border city of Belgorod, with Russia claiming to have shot down multiple Ukrainian missiles. The attacks on Belgorod have caused civilian casualties and damage, prompting Russian President Putin to express anger and promise increased retaliation. Amidst these developments, NATO plans to support member countries in purchasing surface-to-air missiles, potentially allowing for more defense systems to be sent to Ukraine.

via New York Post |

#air-defense #belgorod-shelling #prisoner-exchange

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest Prisoner Exchange of the War, Over 200 Freed"

Ukraine and Russia have conducted the largest prisoner swap since the war began, exchanging over 200 soldiers each, facilitated by the UAE. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed the return of soldiers, including those who fought in Mariupol and Azovstal. Russia's defense ministry acknowledged the swap, citing complex negotiations. The exchange occurs amidst ongoing Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities and increased Ukrainian attacks on the Russian city of Belgorod. Human rights concerns persist over the treatment of PoWs, with reports of mistreatment and sham trials.

via The Guardian|

#azovstal #mariupol #prisoner-swap