Russia and Ukraine Conduct New Round of Prisoner Exchange
On June 5 local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that, following negotiations for a prisoner exchange, 185 Russian soldiers have been released from a prisoner camp controlled by Ukraine and have returned. In exchange, Russia handed over 185 captured personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to Ukraine. Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that this prisoner exchange operation was conducted under the mediation of the UAE.
On the same day, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Russia conducted a new round of prisoner exchanges, with 185 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, along with one civilian who was also released.
(Reporter Cheng Mo from the Central Radio and Television Station)
On June 5, a prisoner exchange occurred between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 185 Russian soldiers from Ukrainian captivity and the return of 185 Ukrainian soldiers. The exchange was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, and one civilian was also released during this operation.
- 185 Russian soldiers were released from Ukrainian captivity.
- 185 Ukrainian soldiers were exchanged for the Russian soldiers.
- The exchange was facilitated by the UAE.
- One civilian was also released during the exchange.
- The event took place on June 5.