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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Major POW Exchange Ahead of New Year

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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Major POW Exchange Ahead of New Year

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  • Russia and Ukraine have completed a prisoner exchange of over 300 POWs, ahead of New Year’s Eve, mediated by the UAE.
  • While the Russian Defence Ministry reported the transfer of 150 Ukrainian prisoners, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said 189 Ukrainians were welcomed home.
  • The discrepancy in reported numbers was not explained, highlighting the complexities of such exchanges.
  • Among the freed were two civilians captured in Mariupol, with Zelenskyy expressing gratitude to the UAE for their assistance.
  • This marks the 60th prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022, with efforts continuing to secure the release of remaining captives.

For more details, visit Al Jazeera.

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