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Ukraine exchanges prisoners with Russia, 12 soldiers coming home - official

Ukrainian and Russian forces have staged their third prisoner exchange since Russian forces invaded their western neighbour more than six weeks ago, according to statements from both sides.

Reuters WORLD
Published April 09,2022
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Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange with Russia on Saturday, the third such swap since the start of the war, and 12 soldiers are coming home, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said in an online post.

Vereshchuk also said that as part of the deal, 14 civilians were returning to Ukraine. She did not say how many Russians had been released.