Russia and Ukraine swap more than 200 prisoners

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) react after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an unknown location, Ukraine, in this handout picture released April 10, 2023. Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine carried out a major prisoner swap on Monday, with 106 Russian prisoners of war being freed in exchange for 100 Ukrainians, both sides said.

In a Telegram post, Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak said the released Ukrainians included defenders of Mariupol city and its Azovstal steel plant, captured in the war's opening months.