
"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Record-Breaking POW Exchange Amidst Conflict"
Ukraine and Russia have conducted the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began, with over 200 prisoners swapped on each side. Ukrainian President Zelensky and the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the exchange, which included Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island and Mariupol, as well as POWs from Chernobyl. The United Arab Emirates played a key role in mediating the exchange, marking a rare moment of cooperation in the ongoing war. The exchange comes after a period of intense attacks from both sides, with significant casualties reported.