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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via CNN|

##humanitarianintervention #prisonerexchange

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via NBC News|

##belgorodshelling #patriotmissiles

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest POW Exchange Amid UAE Mediation"

Ukraine and Russia conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of the conflict, with nearly 500 POWs being swapped with the help of UAE mediation. Ukrainian officials reported 230 of their service members were returned, while Russia claimed 248 of its POWs were released. The exchange included Ukrainian defenders from key locations such as Azovstal and Snake Island. Despite this rare act of cooperation, the conflict continues with intense trench warfare and recent Russian drone and missile strikes causing significant casualties and damage in Ukraine.

via The Washington Post|

##azovstal #diplomacy