Russia and Ukraine Swap Hundreds of Prisoners in One of The War’s Largest Exchanges
Russia and Ukraine said they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since the Russian full-scale invasion started three years ago.
“We are bringing back soldiers, sergeants, and officers—warriors who fought for our freedom in the ranks of the Armed Forces, the Navy, the National Guard, the Territorial Defense Forces, and the Border Guard Service,” said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian leader said Tuesday that releasing all prisoners of war as well as captured civilians would be an important step toward peace and could help build trust between the two countries. He has repeatedly called for an “all-for-all” prisoner exchange.
This comes as ongoing discussions about a temporary ceasefire that may pause the war continue.
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