Ukraine and Russia , Conduct Major Prisoner Swap.
Ukraine and Russia , Conduct Major Prisoner Swap.
The prisoner exchange was announced
on May 31, Reuters reports.
The prisoner exchange was announced
on May 31, Reuters reports.
It's been nearly four months since any prisoners have been released.
It's been nearly four months since any prisoners have been released.
150 people were freed in this exchange.
The United Arab Emirates
(UAE) mediated negotiations.
Ukraine's Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War issued a statement.
Ukraine's Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War issued a statement.
After a long pause, another prisoner
swap took place: 75 defenders and
civilians were released from
the enemy's captivity, Ukraine's Coordinating Committee on
Dealing with Prisoners of War, via statement.
The bodies of 212 Ukrainian soldiers
were also delivered home.
The bodies of 212 Ukrainian soldiers
were also delivered home.
75 Russians were returned as well. .
19 Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island
were included in the exchange.
The group became a symbol of Ukraine's strength and defiance during the onset of the war
