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Ukraine and Russia exchange 175 prisoners of war

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 175 prisoners of war
Key Points
  • Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war on Saturday.
  • The exchange was announced by Zelenskyy and the Russian Defense Ministry.
  • Most Ukrainian soldiers had been prisoners since 2022, according to Zelenskyy.

The prisoner swap, reported by Reuters, involved 175 individuals from each side. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that most of the Ukrainian soldiers had been held captive since 2022. The exact number of prisoners exchanged from each side has not been confirmed, and it remains unclear whether any civilians were included in the swap.

The conditions or negotiations leading to the exchange have not been disclosed. The current status of other prisoners of war not part of this exchange is unknown, as is the total number of prisoners held by each side.

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