Massive Prisoner Swap Between Russia and Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine plan to exchange 500 prisoners of war each, following a recent swap of 200 POWs per side. This is part of ongoing prisoner exchanges during the four-year conflict between the two nations, as announced by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky and the Russian Defence Ministry.
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Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 500 prisoners of war each on Thursday and Friday, according to Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky. This diplomatic move follows a pattern of prisoner swaps over the last four-year conflict.
Previously, both nations had traded 200 prisoners each, as confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry. These prisoner exchanges have been a consistent part of their ongoing conflict resolution efforts.
The prisoner swap marks a significant step in the strained relations between Moscow and Kyiv as they navigate the complexities of war and diplomacy.
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