Russia and Ukraine exchanged 270 people each in a prisoner-of-war swap on Oct. 23, following talks with U.S. negotiators earlier in the week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said nine civilians were among those Ukraine brought back; most of the servicemen had been held since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Five returned Ukrainians had been believed killed in the Olenivka detention-facility explosion.
WHO:Russia and Ukraine
WHAT:Exchanged 270 people each in a prisoner-of-war swap.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Russia and Ukraine
WHY:The exchange followed talks with U.S. negotiators earlier in the week.
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