Prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine have become the only direct line of communication between the countries during four years of war, involving around 10,000 individuals.

Prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine have become the only direct line of communication between the countries during four years of war, involving around 10,000 individuals.

@meduzalive 14 Aug 2025, 15:42

Following the completion of prisoner exchanges under the Istanbul agreements, regular humanitarian exchanges have begun, with 84 individuals returning home and an equal number being handed over to the opposing side.

@rybar 14 Aug 2025, 13:43

Russia returned 84 Russian soldiers from the territory of Ukraine, exchanging them for 84 captured Ukrainian servicemen, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

@shot_shot 14 Aug 2025, 12:31

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a prisoner exchange, during which civilians held since 2014 and military personnel, including defenders of Mariupol, were released.

@varlamov_news 14 Aug 2025, 11:59

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, with Russia returning 84 of its servicemen and Ukraine receiving 84 captured soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

@meduzalive 14 Aug 2025, 11:44

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange based on the formula of 84 for 84, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

@varlamov_news 14 Aug 2025, 11:27