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Over 170 POWs released in latest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
short by Mayukh Debnath / on Saturday, 4 February, 2023
Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday that they have released more than 170 prisoners of war (POWs) as part of the latest prisoner swap between them. Moscow said Ukraine freed 63 Russian troops, including some "special category" prisoners whose release was secured following mediation by the UAE. Meanwhile, Kyiv informed that Russia released 116 Ukrainians from its captivity.