150/150 POW exchange takes place between Russia and Ukraine

Russia has returned 150 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, in exchange for which 150 POWs have been returned to the Ukrainian armed forces, TASS reports.

The Russian servicemen who have returned from captivity are in Belarus and are receiving assistance, Russia’s Defense Ministry states.

The UAE made mediation efforts during the return of the Russian servicemen from captivity, the ministry added.