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Ukraine brings home 185 soldiers, 20 civilians in swap with Russia, Zelenskiy says

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Posted on October 2, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has brought home 185 service personnel and 20 civilians in the latest prisoner swap with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday. "Most have been in captivity

Ukraine Repatriates 185 Soldiers and 20 Civilians from Russia

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has brought home 185 service personnel and 20 civilians in the latest prisoner swap with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

"Most have been in captivity since 2022, and now they are finally home," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app, posting pictures of men wrapped in Ukrainian national blue and yellow flags. Since the start of Russia's invasion, Ukraine has brought home over 7,000 people, Zelenskiy said.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine repatriates 185 soldiers and 20 civilians from Russia.
  • Most captives have been held since 2022.
  • Over 7,000 people have been repatriated since the invasion began.
  • President Zelenskiy shared the news on Telegram.
  • The swap is part of ongoing negotiations with Russia.

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