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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 206 prisoners on the 19th, and the two sides each handed over 103. The Russian Ministry of Defense posted news on social media on the 19th that 103 Russian military prisoners were released that day. In exchange, Russia handed over 103 prisoners to Ukraine. The two sides also exchanged documents such as the list of missing persons. The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian personnel are currently receiving medical treatment and psychological counseling in Belarus and will return to Russia later. The United Arab Emirates participated in the mediation in this operation. Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a social media post on the same day that the 103 Ukrainian military personnel released were members of the Ukrainian armed forces, the State Border Service, and the National Guard. Also, according to a report by the Russian News Agency today, Russia and Ukraine have completed this prisoner of war exchange in the border area between Belarus and Ukraine.

Zhitongcaijing·08/19/2026 13:57:11
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 206 prisoners on the 19th, and the two sides each handed over 103. The Russian Ministry of Defense posted news on social media on the 19th that 103 Russian military prisoners were released that day. In exchange, Russia handed over 103 prisoners to Ukraine. The two sides also exchanged documents such as the list of missing persons. The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian personnel are currently receiving medical treatment and psychological counseling in Belarus and will return to Russia later. The United Arab Emirates participated in the mediation in this operation. Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a social media post on the same day that the 103 Ukrainian military personnel released were members of the Ukrainian armed forces, the State Border Service, and the National Guard. Also, according to a report by the Russian News Agency today, Russia and Ukraine have completed this prisoner of war exchange in the border area between Belarus and Ukraine.