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160 Ukrainian POWs released from Russian captivity in latest major exchange

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 160 Ukrainian servicemen from Russian captivity. All released individuals had been held since 2022. The exchange took place on June 26, 2026.

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Ukraine has secured the release of 160 prisoners of war who had been held since 2022.

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  1. Ukraine and Russia Exchange 160 Prisoners of War Each

    President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 160 Ukrainian servicemen from Russian captivity. All released individuals had been held since 2022. The exchange took place on June 26, 2026.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 160 Ukrainian prisoners of war from Russian captivity.
    • The exchange took place on June 26, 2026.
    • All 160 released Ukrainian soldiers had been held by Russia since 2022.
    • Russia and Ukraine swapped 160 soldiers each in the exchange.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The released troops spent four years in Russian captivity.
    • The exchange brought back elite officers.
    • 115 Mariupol defenders were among those freed.
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