Hundreds of prisoners of war freed after exchange between Russia and Ukraine
by Robert Dex
Jan 03, 2024
2 minutes
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Ukraine and Russia have announced their first exchange of prisoners of war for nearly five months, with more than 200 freed by each side after what Moscow said was a complex negotiation involving mediation by the United Arab Emirates.
Russia's defence ministry said 248 military personnel had been handed over by Ukraine. Kyiv said it had brought
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