
"Russia and Ukraine Conduct Largest POW Exchange to Date Amidst Conflict"
Russia and Ukraine conducted the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the conflict, with 230 Ukrainian and 248 Russian prisoners released, facilitated by the UAE. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as Russia claimed to have shot down 12 missiles near the border city of Belgorod, and NATO announced plans to help member countries purchase Patriot missiles, potentially allowing more defense systems to be sent to Ukraine.





