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Russia Returns 157 Soldiers from Ukrainian Captivity: MoD

Russia Returns 157 Soldiers from Ukrainian Captivity: MoD

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Russia Returns 157 Soldiers from Ukrainian Captivity: MoD157 Armed Forces of Ukraine prisoners of war have been transferred in exchange, the ministry added... 05.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Russia Returns 157 Soldiers from Ukrainian Captivity: MoD157 Armed Forces of Ukraine prisoners of war have been transferred in exchange, the ministry added. Moreover, three Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk region, who were illegally held by the Kiev regime, have been returned and will be returned home, the body noted.The Russian service members are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary assistance. They will then be returned to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation, according to the ministry. The United States provided humanitarian mediation efforts to secure the return of Russian service members from captivity, the agency added.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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