Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 prisoners of war each
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each ahead of an Orthodox Easter truce.
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday, as announced by Moscow. This prisoner swap represents a rare instance of cooperation between the two warring nations. The United Arab Emirates facilitated the exchange, which occurred just before a temporary ceasefire was scheduled for Orthodox Easter. This development offers a brief respite in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
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