Event Brief
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners each
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Friday mediated by the UAE.
WHO: Russia and Ukraine; United Arab Emirates
WHAT: Swapped 205 prisoners of war each
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 4:57 AM ET
WHERE: Belarus
WHY: The swap was part of an agreement linked to a ceasefire earlier this month brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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