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Ukraine and Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, including seven civilians, ahead of a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, officials said.
Apr 11th 2026 · Ukraine
Insights
- Both sides reported receiving 175 servicemen and seven civilians in the swap.
- Russia said the United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange.
- A 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter was set to start Saturday afternoon and end late Sunday, Russia said.
- Zelenskiy said most returned Ukrainian soldiers had been held in Russia since 2022 and served on multiple fronts.
- POW swaps have continued during more than four years of war while broader peace talks remain stalled over territory.
Sources
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