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Ukrainian and Russian Swap Brings Home Over 300 Captives

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Ukrainian and Russian Swap Brings Home Over 300 Captives

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  • Ukraine and Russia executed a **prisoner swap** on Monday, repatriating over **300 captives** combined.
  • **189 Ukrainians** and **150 Russians** returned, with releases occurring in **Belarus**, a Russian ally.
  • Emotional scenes unfolded as families were reunited; some Ukrainian captives shared harrowing accounts of their captivity.
  • **President Zelenskyy** expressed gratitude to the **UAE** for facilitating the swap, underscoring its significance for families affected.
  • This exchange marks the **59th swap** since the onset of the war in February 2022, totaling **3,956** Ukrainian detainees returned to date.

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