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Ukraine and Russia Exchange 160 PoWs Each in Fresh Swap Deal
Ukraine and Russia Exchange 160 PoWs Each in Fresh Swap Deal
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In a major reciprocal swap, Russia and Ukraine traded 160 prisoners of war each on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.
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"On June 26, 160 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 160 Ukrainian prisoners of war were handed over," the statement said. The returned Russian servicepeople are currently in Belarus, and the Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, Yana Lantratova, is working with them, the ministry said.
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange 160 PoWs Each in Fresh Swap Deal
11:45 GMT 26.06.2026 (Updated: 11:53 GMT 26.06.2026) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In a major reciprocal swap, Russia and Ukraine traded 160 prisoners of war each on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.
"On June 26, 160 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 160 Ukrainian prisoners of war were handed over," the statement said.
The returned Russian servicepeople are currently in Belarus, and the Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, Yana Lantratova, is working with them, the ministry said.
"For the return of Russian servicepeople from captivity, humanitarian mediation efforts were provided by the United Arab Emirates," the ministry said.
