Ukraine and Russia Complete Major Prisoner Swap of 386 Personnel

Ukraine and Russia conducted a large-scale prisoner of war exchange on April 24, 2026, releasing 193 personnel each. The exchange was facilitated by mediation from the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the returned personnel included soldiers, border guards, and police. The swap occurred amidst a wider stalemate in high-level diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, providing a rare moment of humanitarian cooperation between the two warring nations.

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Country: Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: Forbes

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