Russia, Ukraine carry out POW swap, defence ministry says - Reuters
Russia, Ukraine carry out POW swap, defence ministry says Reuters
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"Russia and Ukraine were nearing a final agreement on a significant POW exchange on the eve of Orthodox Easter on April 12."
— Tatiana Moskalkova , Activist
"Yes."
— Kyrylo Budanov , Politician
"We hope so. A day before or a day after Easter – it can be expected. We are all waiting."
— Kyrylo Budanov , Politician
"The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"A ceasefire at Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Kyrylo Budanov is the Chief of Staff to the President of Ukraine.
Tatiana Moskalkova is the Russian Human Rights Commissioner.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday, mediated by the United Arab Emirates, as part of preparations for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, confirmed ongoing contacts with Russia, primarily focused on arranging a prisoner exchange, with Easter considered a possible timeframe.
Russia and Ukraine swapped 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday, mediated by the United Arab Emirates, ahead of a planned ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russia and Ukraine plan to exchange prisoners of war on the eve of Orthodox Easter, with discussions ongoing about the number of POWs to be exchanged.
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