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Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it carried out a prisoner exchange with Ukrainian authorities in which each side handed over 103 people.

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each

On June 27, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange prisoners of war, with each nation sending 103 individuals to the other. This occurred following the previous prisoner swap on June 26, where both sides exchanged 160 individuals. Earlier exchanges in July and August involved the release of fallen soldiers. Meduza, an independent news organization, reported on this development, confirming the exchange through Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's confirmation.

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