Ukraine's Andriy Yermak posted images of the prisoner exchange on February 4.
RFE: Ukraine, Russia Exchange Prisoners; Kyiv Recovers Bodies Of Foreign Humanitarian Volunteers
Russia and Ukraine on February 4 announced an exchange of prisoners that led to the release of 63 Russians and 116 Ukrainians and the return of the bodies of two foreign volunteers who were involved in humanitarian work in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the return of its 63 Russian soldiers in a statement on its Telegram channel. The statement said that among those released were persons belonging to a "sensitive category," without elaborating.
It added that the exchange was facilitated "thanks to the mediation of the leadership of the United Arab Emirates."
Ukrainian authorities, meanwhile, reported that 116 prisoners had returned home.
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WNU Editor: These exchanges are happening more often than what is being reported.
Ukraine, Russia Exchange Prisoners
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners; bodies of British volunteers returned -- Reuters
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap -- ABC News
Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners as battle for Bakhmut rages -- Al Jazeera
179 Soldiers Freed In Significant Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap -- Zero Hedge
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Interesting that it's usually one of Russia's OPEC+ partners that seem to be the only ones that can get both sides to sign an agreement.
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