Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each

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Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner of war exchange on June 5, 2026, with each side releasing 185 individuals. Russia stated the United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange, while Ukraine reported that the returned group included soldiers, officers, and a civilian, many of whom had been held since early 2022.

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Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE.

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