Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap: Moscow Says Both Countries Swapped Hundreds More Prisoners, Hours After Mass Strike on Kyiv
Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, the Russian defence ministry said, as part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire.
Kyiv, May 24: Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, the Russian defence ministry said, as part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The ministry said each side brought home 307 more soldiers, a day after each released a total of 390 combatants and civilians. Russia, Ukraine Agree to Swap 1,000 POWs Each, According to Moscow Official.
The announcement was made hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials. There was no immediate confirmation from the Ukrainian side.