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Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners of War In 175-For-175: MoD
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners of War In 175-For-175: MoD
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Russia has returned 175 military personnel from the Ukrainian captivity, with 175 Ukrainian servicemen handed over in exchange, the Russian Defense Military... 11.04.2026, Sputnik India
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"On April 11, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 175 Ukrainian armed forces prisoners of war were handed over," the ministry said in a statement.The ministry added that the UAE provided humanitarian mediation efforts during the repatriation of Russian servicemen.Seven Russian civilians kidnapped during the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region were also freed during the swap. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said they were the last Kursk residents remaining in the Ukrainian captivity."Additionally, seven Russian citizens, residents of Kursk region who were illegally detained by the Kiev regime, have also been returned and will be brought home," the ministry said.The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance. They will later be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at Russian Defense Ministry facilities.
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Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners of War In 175-For-175: MoD
16:20 11.04.2026 (Updated: 16:43 11.04.2026) Russia has returned 175 military personnel from the Ukrainian captivity, with 175 Ukrainian servicemen handed over in exchange, the Russian Defense Military said on Saturday.
"On April 11, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 175 Ukrainian armed forces prisoners of war were handed over," the ministry said in a statement.
The ministry added that the UAE provided humanitarian mediation efforts during the repatriation of Russian servicemen.
Seven Russian civilians kidnapped during the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region were also freed during the swap. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said they were the last Kursk residents remaining in the Ukrainian captivity.
"Additionally, seven Russian citizens, residents of Kursk region who were illegally detained by the Kiev regime, have also been returned and will be brought home," the ministry said.
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance. They will later be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at Russian Defense Ministry facilities.
