Prisoner Exchange Shifts Tides in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 103 prisoners of war each following mediation from the United Arab Emirates, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
- This prisoner swap is the first to take place between the two warring nations since June, following hundreds of releases completed earlier this year.
- In Belarus, Russian human rights chief Yana Lantratova met her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets to exchange lists of missing persons and coordinate humanitarian care packages, she wrote on Telegram.
- The released servicemen are currently in Belarus undergoing medical and mental health evaluations, according to Russian military officials.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have released hundreds of prisoners of war since the start of the year through mediation from the United States and the UAE.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned 103 prisoners of war to the country. The soldiers are in poor condition, both due to injuries and illness.
"Today, 103 Ukrainian fighters are returning home after their captivity in Russia," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Among them are soldiers who defended Mariupol, the Ukrainian port city captured by Russia at the beginning of the invasion after a bloody siege. Other released soldiers fought in various sectors of the southern and eastern fronts. "We remember every man and woman who remains in captivity. We are doing everything we c…
UAE-mediated Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange frees 206 captives
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of a new mediation effort between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, resulting in the exchange of 206 captives, with 103 released from each side.The latest exchange brings the total number of captives released through UAE-mediated efforts between Russia and Ukraine to 7,997, underscoring the UAE's continuing humanitarian and diplomatic role in the conflict.The Ministry of Foreign Aff…
Prisoner exchange takes place: Ukraine brings 103 soldiers home. PHOTOS
Ukraine and Russia have carried out another prisoner exchange. 103 defenders from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service and the National Guard have returned home, including defenders of Mariupol: Details on Censor.NET 19 august 2026
On August 19, another exchange of prisoners of war took place between Ukraine and Russia. This time, 103 Ukrainian soldiers are returning home. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, and the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Navy, the Territorial Administration, the National Guard of Ukraine, and the Stat…
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