Russia and Ukraine carry out the first exchange of prisoners of war

The two countries have exchanged 157 prisoners of war
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Published at: 05/02/2026 08:04 AM

This Thursday, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that a new prisoner exchange with Ukraine has taken place, the first in several months.

Both countries exchanged 157 prisoners of war. Three Russian civilians, residents of Kursk province, who were illegally held by the Kiev regime, have also been released.

He also specified that the freed Russian soldiers are in Belarus, where they receive psychological and medical assistance. Later, they will be transferred to Russia to continue their rehabilitation

Mazo News Team

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