Prisoner Exchange: Bridging Divides Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war each, according to Russia's Interfax news agency. This ongoing exchange of POWs and return of deceased soldiers continues despite stalled peace negotiations to conclude the four-year conflict. The recent swap follows similar actions taken last week.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 05-03-2026 17:17 IST | Created: 05-03-2026 17:17 IST
Prisoner Exchange: Bridging Divides Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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Russia and Ukraine conducted a significant exchange of prisoners of war on Thursday, with 200 individuals from each side being swapped, as reported by the Russian Defence Ministry through the Interfax news agency.

This exchange is part of periodic POW swaps and return of soldiers' bodies, reflecting ongoing efforts despite the stagnation of peace negotiations intended to conclude the protracted four-year war.

The prisoner exchange marks the latest development in a series of actions aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns in the conflict, following a similar event last week.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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