Russia, Ukraine swap 492 prisoners of war

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-04-20 00:18

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A still image from video, released by the Russian Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be captured Russian service personnel boarding a bus following the latest exchange of prisoners of war in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, at an unknown location, in this image taken from handout footage released April 19, 2025. [Photo/Agencies]

MOSCOW -- Russia and Ukraine on Saturday exchanged 492 prisoners, said the Russian Defense Ministry.

It said that 246 Russian servicemen were "returned from Kiev-controlled territory," while 246 Ukrainian prisoners were freed as well.

It added that Russia has handed over 31 wounded prisoners to Ukraine in exchange for 15 Russian soldiers requiring urgent medical care.

The swap followed a negotiation process mediated by the United Arab Emirates, the ministry said.

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