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Ukraine brings home 205 service personnel from Russian captivity, Zelenskiy says

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Posted on May 15, 2026

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· Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Ukraine Repats 205 Service Personnel in Ceasefire POW Swap With Russia

Main Developments in the Ukraine-Russia POW Exchange

Initial Phase of the Prisoner Swap

KYIV, May 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine has brought home 205 service personnel from Russian captivity in the first stage of a bigger prisoner of war swap, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 1000 POWs each as part of a three-day ceasefire, which was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Olena Harmash;Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine has successfully reclaimed 205 service members from Russian detention in an initial prisoner exchange phase, per President Zelenskiy.
  • The swap is part of a broader deal involving 1,000 prisoners exchanged by both sides during a US-mediated ceasefire from May 9 to May 11.
  • The temporary truce, tied to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations, included a halt in large-scale hostilities, though accusations of violations emerged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ukrainian service personnel were released from Russian captivity?
Ukraine brought home 205 service personnel from Russian captivity in the first stage of the POW swap.
What is the total number of POWs being exchanged between Ukraine and Russia?
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 1000 prisoners of war each as part of the deal.
Who brokered the ceasefire for the prisoner swap?
The three-day ceasefire and the prisoner exchange were brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Is this POW exchange part of a larger agreement?
Yes, the release of 205 personnel is the first stage of a bigger prisoner of war swap.

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