Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners Amidst Mediation

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that Russia and Ukraine exchanged 150 prisoners of war each, facilitated by the UAE. The released Russians are now in Belarus receiving psychological and medical care.

The Ministry of Defense of Russia reported that Russia and Ukraine exchanged today, on average, 150 military personnel from both sides after the mediation of the United Arab Emirates. All freed Russians are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving psychological and medical assistance.

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