Prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia before Easter

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

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The exchange took place as an Easter ceasefire began between the two belligerents.

This operation occurs within the ongoing armed conflict between the two nations.

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