Russia and Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers each in prison release deal

Ukrainian troops sing national anthem after being released in prisoner swap with Russia, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an unknown location, Ukraine in this screengrab taken from a handout video released January 8, 2023. Andriy Yermak Via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine swapped 50 captured soldiers each on Sunday in a deal that both sides welcomed even as they fought one another in eastern Ukraine.

Russia's defence ministry said the 50 returned Russian soldiers would be flown to Moscow for medical and psychological rehabilitation.