Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days


  • World
  • Saturday, 14 Sep 2024

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) are seen after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an unknown location in Ukraine, in this handout picture released on September 14, 2024. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Saturday, 206 in all, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that all 103 Ukrainians returned were from the military - 82 soldiers and privates and 21 officers.

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