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Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap

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Posted on June 5, 2026

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· Last updated: June 5, 2026

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Ukraine and Russia Complete Swap of 185 Prisoners of War Each in Ceasefire Deal

Details of the Latest Prisoner Exchange

Background of the Swap

KYIV, June 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said.

Ukrainian Prisoners Returned

Most of the Ukrainians brought back were in Russian captivity since 2022, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X.

Civilian and Age Details

Russia also returned one civilian, he added.

The oldest Ukrainian being brought back is 62, according to Kyiv's general staff.

Ceasefire Agreement and Mediation

Friday's swap is the second one under an agreement between the countries to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each, as part of a three-day ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S. in early May.

Role of International Mediators

The United Arab Emirates, which brokered previous rounds of swaps, also mediated the Friday exchange, the Russian defence ministry said on the Telegram app.

(Reporting by Yuliia DysaEditing by Ros Russell)

Key Takeaways

  • Each side exchanged 185 prisoners; most Ukrainians were captured in 2022 and included one civilian and a 62‑year‑old returnee (Zelenskiy)
  • This is the second swap under the 1,000‑for‑1,000 framework tied to the May 9–11 U.S.‑mediated ceasefire (ksl.com)
  • The UAE, a key mediator in multiple exchanges, helped coordinate this round as well (khaleejtimes.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many prisoners were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia?
Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap.
What is the significance of the latest prisoner swap?
The swap is the second under an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, as part of a recent three-day ceasefire.
Who mediated the latest Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap?
The latest swap was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, while the ceasefire agreement was brokered by the U.S.
Were civilians included in the Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap?
Yes, one civilian was among those returned to Ukraine.
How long had the Ukrainian prisoners been in Russian captivity?
Most Ukrainians brought back had been held in Russian captivity since 2022.

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