Russia and Ukraine swap 160 soldiers each in latest prisoner exchange
Russia and Ukraine have each released 160 soldiers in their latest prisoner exchange. The handover, brokered by the United Arab Emirates, brought home fighters captured in the early weeks of the full-scale invasion.
Russia and Ukraine have each released 160 soldiers in the latest of the prisoner exchanges that have continued throughout the war. The swap stands out as one of the few areas of direct contact between the two sides.
According to Euronews, the handover was brokered by the United Arab Emirates. Many of the released soldiers were among those captured during the early weeks of the full-scale invasion.
Prisoner exchanges remain a humanitarian channel even as fighting continues along the front line. Both sides have previously indicated that further swaps could take place, though no broader ceasefire framework has emerged from the talks.
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