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    Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

    Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.
    by The Associated Press Jan 03, 2024 3 minutes

    Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

    Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said that 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal sponsored by the United Arab Emirates.

    There was no immediate acknowledgment from the UAE, which has maintained close business ties to Moscow throughout Russia's

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