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Coverage dated December 29, 2024

Hundreds of soldiers freed in the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such swap that released hundreds of captives and was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that 189 Ukrainian prisoners, including military personne…

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  1. The Guardian

    Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners in exchange deal (opens The Guardian)

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    Some of Ukrainians had been held since early days of war, while Russians were captured in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

  2. Al Jazeera

    Russia, Ukraine swap more than 300 POWs in deal mediated by UAE (opens Al Jazeera)

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    While Russian Defence Ministry says 150 prisoners were swapped, Zelenskyy welcomes 189 Ukrainians home.

  3. Local News 8

    Hundreds of soldiers freed in the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine (opens Local News 8)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such swap that released hundreds of captives and was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that 189 Ukrainian prisoners, including military personne…

  4. Newsweek

    Ukraine and Russia prisoner swap frees hundreds of troops (opens Newsweek)

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    Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the two countries have engaged in multiple prisoner exchanges.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Hundreds of soldiers freed in the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such swap that saw the release of hundreds of captives and was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates, officials said Monday.

  6. The Hill

    Russia, Ukraine swap more than 300 prisoners (opens The Hill)

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    Russia and Ukraine announced Monday a swap of more than 300 prisoners of war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced his team secured the return of 189 Ukrainians, while Russia announced the return of 150 service members.

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