Prisoners of war return to UK, Russia following swap deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Prisoners of war return to UK, Russia following swap deal

Al Jazeera  

Five British nationals reunited with their families in London as Moscow welcomes back 55 freed troops. Five British prisoners of war have returned to the United Kingdom as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, while 55 of Moscow’s own troops re-entered Russia following the deal. Russia confirms troops’ return The announcement of the Britons’ returns came as Moscow confirmed that the dozens of Russian troops freed under its deal with Kyiv had re-entered the country. “All servicemen have been delivered to the territory of the Russian Federation by military transport aircraft and are in medical institutions of Russia’s defence ministry,” Russia’s defence ministry said in a statement. In return for its release of the 56 prisoners, Ukraine secured the return of 215 of its own troops – including several commanders who had led a prolonged defence of Mariupol from Russia’s siege.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE
3 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE

Al Jazeera  

It is the second such exchange since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6. The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that it swapped 103 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian POWs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “Our people are home.” The exchange of a total of 206 prisoners was …

Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each in UAE-mediated exchange
4 months ago

Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each in UAE-mediated exchange

Al Jazeera  

It is the first such exchange since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6. “The UAE has successfully mediated a new captives exchange between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 230 captives,” the Gulf country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from a Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken there to be shot. Still, Kara-Murza stressed that such prisoner swaps are, in effect, “the saving of people’s lives.” The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison on February …

Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US

Al Jazeera  

Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva have arrived back in the United States after being freed as part of the biggest prisoner exchange with Russia since the Cold War. …

Who are the prisoners being released by Russia and the West?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the prisoners being released by Russia and the West?

ABC  

It's believed to be the largest prisoner swap between the West and Russia since the Cold War. He was charged with spreading false information about the Russian military, following the introduction of new laws that criminalised dissent against Mr Putin's war in Ukraine. She was charged with spreading false information about Russia's military and last month was sentenced to six-and-a-half …

Gloating Putin greets Russians with hugs and kisses as they return to Moscow after complex prisoner swap with Western countries
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gloating Putin greets Russians with hugs and kisses as they return to Moscow after complex prisoner swap with Western countries

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Russian nationals - including a convicted killer - back to the 'motherland' with hugs and kisses after the biggest East-West prisoner exchange since the Cold War took place on Thursday. Vladimir Putin warmly embraces Vadim Krasikov, convicted by a German court of killing a Chechen dissident in Berlin The Russian despot also hugged another of the …

Russia and Ukraine give up 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Ukraine give up 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange

LA Times  

Just-released Ukrainian prisoners of war hold the flag of Ukraine’s marine corps after a prisoner exchange with Russia on Wednesday. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, officials in both countries said Wednesday, three weeks after their last swap and as part of what have been occasional agreements to send captured troops home. They were captured in Mariupol, …

Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv

The Independent  

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Russia jails US soldier Gordon Black as it dangles prisoner swap deal
6 months ago

Russia jails US soldier Gordon Black as it dangles prisoner swap deal

Al Jazeera  

Sentence expands list of US citizens detained in Russia as Moscow says awaiting response on prisoner swap proposals. A Russian court has handed a United States soldier a jail sentence as Moscow said it is awaiting Washington’s response to prisoner swap proposals. ‘Their problem’ Russia is holding at least a dozen US citizens in jail, including corporate security executive Paul …

Russia says exchanged 75 captured servicemen with Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says exchanged 75 captured servicemen with Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russia and Ukraine announced on Friday they had exchanged dozens of prisoners of war, in one of the only areas of dialogue between the warring countries. Despite full-scale hostilities, the two sides have carried out more than 50 prisoner exchanges since Russia launched its offensive on Ukraine more than two years ago. "Today we have an important result — 75 …

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months. Bodies of fallen are also swapped
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months. Bodies of fallen are also swapped

Associated Press  

SUMY REGION, Ukraine — Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Friday, each sending back 75 POWs in the first such swap in the past three months, officials said. Ukraine has in the past urged Russia to swap “all for all” and rallies calling for the release of POWs take place across Ukraine weekly. A Ukrainian official at the …

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in three months
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in three months

The Independent  

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Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months. Bodies of fallen are also swapped
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months. Bodies of fallen are also swapped

LA Times  

A Ukrainian serviceman reacts after returning from captivity as part of an exchange of POWs in Sumy region, Ukraine, on Friday. Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Friday, each sending back 75 POWs in the first such swap in the last three months, officials said. Ukraine has in the past urged Russia to swap “all for all,” and …

Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after UAE mediation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after UAE mediation

Al Jazeera  

President Zelenskyy says a total of 3,135 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and hopes exchanges continue. In announcing the exchange as a “success”, the Gulf nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that it was its third mediation effort between Moscow and Kyiv since December as it called for dialogue and de-escalation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his …

In pictures: Emotional moment Ukrainian prisoners of war arrive home in first swap since downed plane
10 months, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: Emotional moment Ukrainian prisoners of war arrive home in first swap since downed plane

The Independent  

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Russia and Ukraine complete first prisoner exchange since plane crash
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine complete first prisoner exchange since plane crash

Al Jazeera  

The crash of a plane carrying prisoners of war had cast doubt on the future of prisoner exchanges. Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war, in the first prisoner swap since the crash last week of a Russian military transport plane that Moscow says was carrying 65 Ukrainian soldiers. The two countries have carried out periodic prisoner …

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

Associated Press  

Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal The UAE’s Foreign Ministry attributed the successful swap to the “strong friendly relations between the UAE and both the Russian Federation …

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

LA Times  

Firefighters extinguish burning cars after Ukrainian forces shelled Belgorod, Russia, on Saturday. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal The UAE’s Foreign Ministry attributed the successful swap to the “strong friendly relations between the UAE and both the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which were supported by sustained calls at the …

Russia, Ukraine announce prisoner exchange
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia, Ukraine announce prisoner exchange

India Today  

Russia and Ukraine announced a prisoner of war exchange on Thursday involving the return of 45 soldiers from each side. Russia's defence ministry said that 45 Russian servicemen had been returned from Ukrainian custody, the Russian news agency RIA reported. In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Yermak said some of those freed had fought in Mariupol and the …

Ukraine and Russia each send home about 100 troops in prisoner swap
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine and Russia each send home about 100 troops in prisoner swap

LA Times  

A scene of devastation Sunday in Bakhmut, Ukraine, the site of heavy battles in the Donetsk region. More than 200 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have returned home in a prisoner swap, the warring countries said Monday. Russia’s Defense Ministry said 106 Russian soldiers were released from Ukrainian custody as part of an agreement with Ukraine. Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners as battle for Bakhmut rages
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners as battle for Bakhmut rages

Al Jazeera  

Russia says 63 Russian soldiers were released while Ukrainian authorities say 116 of their servicemen have been freed, amid continued fighting in the east. Ukraine has released dozens of Russian soldiers as part of a negotiation brokered by the United Arab Emirates, Russia’s defence ministry has said, the same day 116 Ukrainian servicemen were also freed as fighting rages in …

Russia, Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers each in prisoner swap
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia, Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers each in prisoner swap

Firstpost  

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on Sunday with a total of 100 soldiers returning to their home countries, CNN reported citing authorities from both nations. In a statement, Yermak said that Ukraine returned the people who were captured in Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Mariupol, Kherson, Kyiv, and other regions, according to CNN. “We returned the people who …

Dozens freed in new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
2 years ago

Dozens freed in new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

Al Jazeera  

Latest exchange suggests some contact remains between two sides despite intense fighting in Ukraine’s east and south. The latest exchange included 64 Ukrainian soldiers and a US national living in Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office said on Wednesday. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric said a large swap could build confidence and that such exchanges had in …

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners, including 108 Ukrainian women
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners, including 108 Ukrainian women

Al Jazeera  

The 110 Russians freed include 72 seamen from commercial vessels held since February while 108 Ukrainian female prisoners of war are released. Moscow and Kyiv have carried out one of the biggest prisoner swaps of the war so far, exchanging a total of 218 detainees, including 108 Ukrainian women, officials from both countries say. Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the swap, …

Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Putin ally in prisoner swap
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Putin ally in prisoner swap

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine announced a high-profile prisoner swap early Thursday that was the culmination of months of efforts to free many of the Ukrainian fighters who defended a steel plant in Mariupol during a long Russian siege. Ukraine has received from him everything necessary to establish the truth in the framework of criminal proceedings.” In another swap, Ukraine gained …

Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap

Al Jazeera  

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a surprise prisoner swap involving nearly 300 people, the largest since Moscow’s invasion began nearly seven months ago. This is the meaning of Ukraine, our essence, this is what distinguishes us from the enemy.” Saudi Arabia earlier announced the release of the 10 foreigners, following mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, “in …

2 Americans and 5 Britons captured by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine freed in prisoner swap
2 years, 3 months ago

2 Americans and 5 Britons captured by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine freed in prisoner swap

CNN  

CNN — Two American veterans and five British citizens who had been held by Russian-backed forces for months have been released as part of the prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine that was brokered by Saudi Arabia. “Hugely welcome news that five British nationals held by Russian-backed proxies in eastern Ukraine are being safely returned, ending months of uncertainty and …

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia says it has more than 6,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia says it has more than 6,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war

The Hindu  

Russia on Thursday began shipping grain from Ukraine’s occupied territory, with a vessel carrying 7,000 tonnes of cereal sailing from Ukraine’s occupied port of Berdyansk. Russia pressed on with its offensive in eastern Ukraine on June 30 after NATO branded Moscow the biggest “direct threat” to Western security and agreed plans to modernise Kyiv’s beleaguered armed forces. Vyacheslav Volodin, an …

More than 140 Ukrainians released in biggest prisoner swap of war
2 years, 5 months ago

More than 140 Ukrainians released in biggest prisoner swap of war

Al Jazeera  

Prisoners swapped included 95 fighters who took part in defence of the besieged Azovstal steelworkers in Mariupol. Ukraine has carried out its biggest exchange of prisoners of war since Russia invaded, securing the release of 144 of its soldiers, including 95 who had taken part in the defence of the besieged Mariupol steelworkers, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said. “This is …

Russia ‘ready to listen’ should UK make appeal on prisoners
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia ‘ready to listen’ should UK make appeal on prisoners

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia would be ready to consider a U.K. appeal over the fate of two Britons sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine, the Kremlin said Tuesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said neither Moscow nor the pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine who passed the sentence had heard from London on the issue. And I am sure that the Russian …

Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine

The Independent  

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