Russia and Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each, including Ukrainian civilians held since 2014
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Ukraine received 84 people on 14 August, 33 service members and 51 civilians, some held since 2014, 2016 and 2017, according to Ukraine's prisoner coordination headquarters; President Zelensky said almost all needed medical care. Russia's defence ministry said 84 Russian service members were returned and that the United Arab Emirates mediated the swap. The exchange came a day before the US-Russia summit in Alaska.
- When
- 14 August 2025
- Where
- Ukraine, Ukraine
- What
- prisoner exchange
- Acting party
- Government of Ukraine, Government of Russia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Both governments confirmed the exchange.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence Kyiv Independent
- Origin of the claim 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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