Historic 1,000-for-1,000 POW Swap Complete: 1st Video of Freed Russian Troops Returned from Ukraine
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Historic 1,000-for-1,000 POW Swap Complete: 1st Video of Freed Russian Troops Returned from Ukraine
A historic moment unfolds as Russia and Ukraine complete their largest prisoner exchange yet — a massive 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap.
In this exclusive footage, we see the final group of 303 Russian soldiers arriving safely in Belarus after being released from Ukrainian captivity.
The exchange, part of a deal reached in Istanbul on May 16, marks a rare instance of cooperation between the two warring nations.
All returning personnel are receiving medical and psychological assistance before heading home for further care.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian missiles and drones struck more than 30 cities and villages across Ukraine, urging Western partners to ramp up sanctions on Russia.
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