The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia: Specialization since the beginning of the conflict
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 243 prisoners from They are not And 31 Ukrainian wounded by 15 Russian army, according to both sides. This is the biggest exchange since the beginning of the conflict.
Our people are at home. One of the best possible news. Another 277 fighters returned home after being Russian prisoners, “Ukrainian President Folodimir Zelinski published in his social network account x.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also confirmed the exchange of 246 “who returned from the KYIV regime,” after “negotiations”, according to a statement on Telegram.
Exchanging details and numbers
Moscow also reported the release of 31 prisoners of the Ukrainian war “as a gesture of goodwill”, compared to 15 of the injured Russian army “they need urgent medical attention.” The exact number that Zelinski reported does not match, and so far no more details have been provided.
The Russian army is already in the lands of Belarus, where they receive medical and psychological assistance, and they can communicate with their families, according to the Russian statement, which confirms “Human Mediation” The United Arab Emirates is united in the agreement.
Zellinski said that the army, which was launched on the fronts of Mariopol, Donitsk, Jerson, Zabia, and Logansk, said. The UAE also thanked its role in the agreement:
I thank everyone who made our people return. I am especially grateful to the United Arab Emirates to mediate. “
Context of conflict and background
The president recalled that since the large number of the large invasion, 4,552 Ukrainian prisoners of Russian families have returned. He concluded by saying: “We remember everyone who is still prisoners. We are looking for everyone who can be there. We have to return everyone home.”
This is the most exchanged since the beginning They are not And it happens after a Acceleration In the last months of 2024. One of the most prominent Ukrainians was for 150 Russians on the eve of the new year.
The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia on April 20, 2025 represents a great humanitarian and diplomatic importance in the context of the war that started in February 2022. Based on the information confirmed by the Ukrainian government and the reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was the greatest individual exchange since the beginning of the great invasion. The common number of 277 fighters were released by the Ukrainians (243 prisoners and 34 injuries, according to various sources) and 15 of the Russian army exchanged the increasing pattern of cooperation under international mediation.
United Arab Emirates mediation
According to reports joinery And international agencies, the United Arab Emirates played a major role in at least five recent exchanges of prisoners, and unifying their role as Neutral In the conflict. This mediation was possible thanks to its maintenance of diplomatic relations with both Moscow and Kiev, and is compatible with the international GPS as a facilitator of peace.
The total number of prisoners returns by Ukraine until April 2025 is 4550, while Russia has not published official cumulative statements about their return to home. However, the Russian media reported, in a fragmented manner, more than 2000 soldiers who recovered through bilateral agreements and mono -side procedures since the beginning of the conflict.
The participation of fighters from areas such as Mariupol, Donetsk, Jersón, Zaporiyia and Lugansk in this exchange continuity of clashes in the main areas of eastern and southern Ukraine. These areas remain strategic points for their value Logistics and symbolism Inside the conflict. In particular, Marioscope and Donetsk have been scenarios for intense fighting since 2022 and have high indicators of civil destruction and infrastructure.
Mine in data challenges and verification
The difference in the numbers between the two parties (243 versus 246 that has been issued, according to Ukraine and Russia, respectively) reflects fixed in this type of exchange, as it prevents the absence of mechanisms to verify accurate accounting joints and may be due to differences in classification standards (such as thinking about prisoners with goods or schools).
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