A private Russian group that represents the interests of prisoners of war published a list of named people and said that most of them were captured in the Kursk Oblastwhere Ukrainian forces have been leading since August offensive.
Russian Ministry of Defense he announced this on his social media. Ukrainian side however, it did not confirm the exchange.
Ukraine-Russia. Kremlin confirms prisoner exchange. Kyiv did not speak
“On October 18, as a result of negotiations with the territory controlled by the regime in Kiev 95 Russian soldiers were transferredwas handed over in return 95 prisoners of war of the Armed Forces Ukrainy” – we read in a statement from the Kremlin ministry.
Moscow maintains that all soldiers are now in the territory BelarusWhere undergo medical and psychological tests. They will also have the opportunity to meet their loved ones there.
They were to provide humanitarian aid and transport support to the military United Arab Emirates.
Reuters emphasizes that the last exchange of prisoners – including 103 prisoners each on both sides – took place in September.
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