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Russia, Ukraine carry out POW swap, defence ministry says

By Thomson Reuters Apr 11, 2026 | 5:48 AM

Moscow, April 11 (Reuters) – Russia and ​Ukraine ‌have carried out a prisoner ‌of ​war ⁠exchange with ⁠mediation from the United Arab ​Emirates, with ⁠each ⁠side swapping ​175 more ​detainees on Saturday, ‌the Russian Defence ⁠Ministry said.

Russia also returned seven ⁠civilians ‌originally ⁠from the ​Kursk ‌region, the ​ministry ⁠said.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jan ​Harvey)