Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners of war each on Ukraine's Independence Day
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Russia's defence ministry said each side released 146 prisoners of war on 24 August and that eight Kursk region residents were also returned to Russia; Ukraine's prisoner coordination headquarters said the Ukrainians freed included soldiers, civilians and two journalists. The swap continued the series agreed at the 2 June Istanbul talks.
- When
- 24 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
- Origin of the claim The Moscow Times
- Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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