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Ukraine says 307 soldiers return home in POW swap with Russia

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Posted on May 24, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 307 of his country's service personnel returned home on Saturday in a prisoner exchange agreed with Russia. Earlier, the Russian Defence

307 Ukrainian Soldiers Repatriated in POW Exchange with Russia

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 307 of his country's service personnel returned home on Saturday in a prisoner exchange agreed with Russia.

Earlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said the same number of Russian prisoners of war had been handed over by Ukraine.

(Reporting by Christian Lowe; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • 307 Ukrainian soldiers returned home in a POW swap.
  • The exchange was agreed upon with Russia.
  • Russia received an equal number of prisoners.
  • President Zelenskiy announced the exchange.
  • The swap is part of ongoing conflict negotiations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ukrainian soldiers were returned in the POW swap?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that 307 soldiers returned home in the prisoner exchange.
What did the Russian Defence Ministry say about the POW exchange?
The Russian Defence Ministry stated that the same number of Russian prisoners of war had been handed over by Ukraine.
Who reported on the POW exchange?
The information was reported by Christian Lowe for Reuters, with editing by Sharon Singleton.

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