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Russia and Ukraine Exchange 115 Prisoners Each in UAE-Mediated Swap

Aug 24, 2024, 10:38 AM

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 115 prisoners each, following mediation by the United Arab Emirates. This marks the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine's recent offensive inside Russia. The exchange involved military personnel, with reports indicating that Ukrainian defenders and Russian conscripts from the Kursk region were among those released. The swap was confirmed by both Russian media and the Russian Defense Minister.