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Ukraine, Russia in major swap of more than 100 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday held a major exchange of prisoners, with both sides swapping more than 100 captured soldiers, reported German news agency (dpa).

The Russian Defence Ministry said 103 of its military personnel were in Belarus to receive “necessary psychological and medical assistance” before returning home.

Moscow thanked the United Arab Emirates for mediating in the case.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said...

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