Russia, Ukraine Exchange 185 Prisoners Each in Major Swap Deal

photo: Parliament Newspaper

Russia, Ukraine Exchange 185 Prisoners Each in Major Swap Deal

The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap under the terms agreed in Istanbul, with both sides exchanging 185 detainees.

“In line with the Russian‑Ukrainian agreements made on July 23 in Istanbul, 185 Russian servicemen were returned from territories under Kyiv’s control. In exchange, 185 Ukrainian servicemen were handed over,” the ministry announced, The Caspian Post informs via Russian media.

In addition to the military personnel, the ministry confirmed that twenty civilians were also released and returned in the exchange.

Related news

The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap under the terms agreed in Istanbul, with both sides exchanging 185 detainees.