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Russia, Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners each, Russia says

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Russia, Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners each, Russia says

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners each on Friday, Russia's Defense Ministry said, adding that the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian assistance during the return of Russian servicemen from captivity. Ukraine has not yet issued a statement on the exchange.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners each on Friday, Russia's Defense Ministry said. In a statement on the Russian social media company Max, the ministry said the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian assistance during the return of Russian servicemen from captivity.

Rehabilitation

The ministry said the released Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving psychological and medical assistance. "All Russian servicemen will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation at the Russian Ministry of Defense medical facilities," it said.

No statement from Ukraine

Ukraine has not yet issued a statement regarding the recent prisoner exchange. The exchange follows a three-day ceasefire proposed by President Trump that expired earlier this week, during which both sides accused each other of violations.

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