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Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap in Istanbul: 390 Returnees Including 270 Military Personnel: MoD

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Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap in Istanbul: 390 Returnees Including 270 Military Personnel: MoD

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Russia and Ukraine agreed to conduct an exchange on a “1000 for 1000” basis following the first direct negotiations between the countries in three years, which took place in Istanbul on May 16.

270 military personnel and 120 civilians returned to Russia as part of an exchange agreement reached with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

Key points from the MoD statements on the prisoner exchange:

Russia has transferred 270 Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war and 120 civilians in exchange;

Currently, the Russian military personnel and civilians are located in Belarus;

The large-scale exchange, initiated by the Russian side, is planned to continue in the coming days;

Russian military personnel and civilians will be transported to Russia for medical treatment and rehabilitation.