Russia and Ukraine confirm new prisoner exchange

Published at: 19/04/2025 03:01 PM

The forces of the Russian Federation and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange involving 246 soldiers from each side, in the midst of the conflict that has lasted more than three years.

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the operation was carried out with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, including the delivery of 31 wounded Ukrainian prisoners in exchange for 15 federal soldiers who needed urgent medical attention.

The wounded soldiers were taken to Belarus, where they received medical and psychological assistance, and were able to communicate with their families.

It is also known that they will be taken to Russia to continue their treatment and rehabilitation in specialized Russian Defense centers.

For his part, President Vladimir Putin announced a 30-hour truce on the occasion of Orthodox Easter, which will take effect from 06:00 in the afternoon (local time) on April 19 until midnight on the 21st.

Mazo News Team