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Russia and Ukraine to exchange 500 POWs over coming two days, Moscow says

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Posted on March 5, 2026

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MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side on Thursday and will swap another 300 each on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The two sides have

Russia and Ukraine to Exchange 500 Prisoners of War Over Two Days

Major Prisoner Exchange Announced Amid Ongoing Conflict

Details of the Prisoner Swap

MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side on Thursday and will swap another 300 each on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Background of Previous Exchanges

The two sides have periodically traded POWs and returned bodies of dead soldiers - most recently last week - despite a lack of progress towards a peace agreement to end their four-year war.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

  • The two sides executed a POW exchange of 200 on March 5, followed by another 300 scheduled per side on March 6 — totaling 500 POWs exchanged over two days (Russian Foreign Ministry)
  • POW swaps have occurred sporadically despite stalled peace negotiations in the four‑year conflict (Reuters; context)
  • Previous large‑scale exchanges — such as the 1,000‑for‑1,000 swap agreed in Istanbul in mid‑2025 — illustrate that prisoner swaps are among the few outputs amid diplomatic deadlock(aljazeera.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many prisoners of war are being exchanged between Russia and Ukraine?
A total of 500 prisoners of war are set to be exchanged over two days: 200 on Thursday and 300 on Friday.
Has Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners before?
Yes, the two sides have periodically traded prisoners of war and returned bodies of dead soldiers, even during ongoing conflict.
Is there any progress toward a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine?
No significant progress has been made towards a peace agreement despite the continued prisoner exchanges.
When did the most recent exchange take place prior to this announcement?
The most recent exchange of prisoners and return of bodies occurred last week.

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