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Russia, Ukraine carry out POW swap, defence ministry says

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Posted on April 11, 2026

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· Last updated: April 12, 2026

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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

Russia and Ukraine Complete POW Swap, Each Side Returns 175 Detainees

Details of the Prisoner Exchange

Overview of the Swap

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.

Additional Returns

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

Source and Reporting

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • The UAE continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating humanitarian exchanges, exemplifying its growing diplomatic influence.
  • This swap follows a recent pattern of large-scale prisoner exchanges, including hundreds exchanged earlier this year under UAE and U.S. mediation.
  • The inclusion of civilians from the Kursk region underlines the humanitarian dimension and complexity of the conflict beyond military personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many prisoners of war were swapped between Russia and Ukraine?
Each side exchanged 175 detainees during the most recent POW swap.
Who mediated the Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange?
The United Arab Emirates mediated the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Were any civilians released during the exchange?
Yes, Russia also returned seven civilians originally from the Kursk region.
Which government announced the recent prisoner swap?
The Russian Defence Ministry announced the prisoner of war exchange.

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