Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner of war exchange with each side handing over 193 detainees, the state-run TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

It said the exchange had been mediated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

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Russia and Ukraine swap 193 POWs each

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SHOWS: UNIDENTIFIED LOCATION, BELARUS (APRIL 24, 2026) (RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY - Do not obscure logo)

1. MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM WAVING RUSSIAN FLAGS, CHANTING (Russian): "RUSSIA"

2. MEN BOARDING BUS

3. MEN IN BUS