Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war on Friday
Russia and Ukraine each released 185 prisoners of war on 5 June 2026 in a swap brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 185 prisoners of war on Friday, 5 June 2026, in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates, according to multiple sources.
Accounts of the total number of prisoners differ. Euronews.com reported that each side exchanged 205 prisoners of war, while the Kyiv Independent reported that Ukraine brought home 160 prisoners of war in a new exchange with Russia.
The Moscow Times reported that several civilians were also released as part of the swap, and TASS reported that the returned Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus.
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