A prisoner exchange of 160 soldiers each took place between Russia and Ukraine on Friday, according to reports.
A prisoner exchange of 160 soldiers per side was conducted between Russia and Ukraine on Friday, according to reports. It is the latest in a series of limited swap deals that have taken place periodically since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Details of the specific prisoners or the exact mechanism of the exchange were not disclosed. The reports did not specify which side initiated the swap or what conditions surrounded it. The identity and condition of the returning soldiers remain unconfirmed, as does the exact location of the exchange.
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