TODAY.AZ / World news

Moscow, Kyiv agree on swap of 175 POWs each in latest exchange

20 March 2025 [06:30] - TODAY.AZ

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 175 prisoners captured in the Ukraine conflict on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Another 22 seriously wounded Ukrainian prisoners in need of urgent medical care were also transferred "as a gesture of goodwill," the ministry said in a statement.

It also said that the United Arab Emirates provided mediation efforts leading to the return of Russian service members.

URL: http://www.today.az/news/regions/257785.html

Print version

Views: 221

Connect with us. Get latest news and updates.

Recommend news to friend

  • Your name:
  • Your e-mail:
  • Friend's name:
  • Friend's e-mail:

See Also