Russia, Ukraine Exchange 300 Prisoners Of War In Latest Swap

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Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 19:32 IST

Zelenskyy said some of the Ukrainian soldiers freed by Russia were held for more than two years.

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Scenes from a previous POW swap between Russia and Ukraine. (IMAGE: X/REPRESENTATIVE)

Russia and Ukraine each released 150 captured soldiers in their latest prisoner-of-war exchange, both sides said Wednesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said some of those returned had been in Russian captivity for “more than two years". Russia’s defence ministry said its troops were undergoing medical checks in Belarus, before returning to Russia.

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February 05, 2025, 19:31 IST

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