Russia and Ukraine exchange 150 prisoners of war each, mediated by the UAE
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Russia and Ukraine each said on 5 February that 150 of their soldiers had been released in a prisoner exchange, AFP reported via the Moscow Times. Zelensky said some had been held for more than two years; Russia's defence ministry said the freed Russians were in Belarus for medical checks. Both sides credited the United Arab Emirates with mediating.
- When
- 5 February 2025
- Where
- Ukraine, Ukraine (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- prisoner exchange · military
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia, Government of Ukraine
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Both governments announced the exchange.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence The Moscow Times
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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