Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia
Ukraine and Russia have swapped 103 prisoners of war each in a recent exchange, bringing home Ukrainian defenders from Russian captivity, including 10 previously listed as missing in action. The exchange is part of ongoing negotiations between the two countries to release captured soldiers. This swap follows a previous exchange that brought home Ukrainian service members via Belarus.
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- ✓ Ukraine and Russia have swapped 103 prisoners of war each in a recent exchange.
- ✓ 10 Ukrainian service members previously listed as missing in action returned home via Belarus in a new stage of prisoner exchange.
- ✓ Two of the returned service members had been considered missing since 2024, while the other eight had been missing since 2025.
What changed
The latest development is the confirmation of 103 prisoners of war being swapped between Ukraine and Russia, with 10 Ukrainian service members previously listed as missing in action returning home via Belarus.
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Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia
Ukraine and Russia have swapped 103 prisoners of war each in a recent exchange, bringing home Ukrainian defenders from Russian captivity, including 10 previously listed as missing in action. The exchange is part of ongoing negotiations between the two countries to release captured soldiers. This swap follows a previous exchange that brought home Ukrainian service members via Belarus.
Why it matters
The prisoner exchange is a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The return of Ukrainian service members, including those previously listed as missing, is a crucial aspect of the negotiations. The exchange highlights the continued efforts to release captured soldiers and the complexities of the conflict.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine and Russia have swapped 103 prisoners of war each in a recent exchange.
- 10 Ukrainian service members previously listed as missing in action returned home via Belarus in a new stage of prisoner exchange.
- Two of the returned service members had been considered missing since 2024, while the other eight had been missing since 2025.
What to watch next
- Further prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia
- Updates on the status of remaining captured soldiers
- Progress in ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (5)
- tass.com — Civilian killed in Ukrainian drone explosion in Belgorod Region
- consent.yahoo.com — Ukraine brings back 10 defenders previously listed as missing in action, Zelenskyy says – photos
- www.ukrinform.net — Ten Ukrainian service members return home via Belarus in special exchange – Zelensky
- www.kyivpost.com — 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, Once Listed as Missing, Return Home via Belarus
- kyivindependent.com — 10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home from Russian captivity in 'special exchange'
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Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia
Ukraine and Russia have swapped 103 prisoners of war each in a recent exchange. This exchange brings home Ukrainian defenders from Russian captivity. The swap is part of ongoing negotiations between the two countries to release captured soldiers.
Why it matters
The prisoner exchange is a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. It highlights the continued efforts by both countries to negotiate the release of captured personnel. The exchange also underscores the human aspect of the conflict, with many soldiers being held captive for extended periods.
What is confirmed
- Russia and Ukraine swapped 103 prisoners of war each
- Ukraine brought home 103 POWs in the latest exchange with Russia
What to watch next
- Further prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia
- Developments in negotiations between the two countries
- The condition and treatment of returned POWs
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (6)
- Reuters — Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia
- Українська правда — Zelenskyy: Ukraine brings home 103 more defenders from Russian captivity – photos
- NDTV — Russia, Ukraine Exchange 103 Captured Soldiers Each
- Ukrinform — Ukrainian soldier from Ivano-Frankivsk region returns from Russian captivity after being missing for over a ye
- The Moscow Times — Russia and Ukraine Exchange 103 POWs Each
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