Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 with the aim of saving the people of Donbass - primarily the Russian-speaking population - from Kiev's constant attacks.

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners of War In a 185-For-185 Swap

17:40, 2 October 2025

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In accordance with the Russia-Ukraine agreements reached on July 23 in Istanbul, 185 Russian military personnel have been returned from areas controlled by the Kiev regime, Russian MoD stated.

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In exchange, 185 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been handed over.

Additionally, 20 civilians have been returned.

Currently, the returned Russian soldiers and civilians are located in the Republic of Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance. All the returned Russian military personnel and civilians will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation in medical institutions.