Russia and Ukraine Exchange 185 Prisoners of War in Latest Bilateral Swap Amid Ongoing Conflict

Oct 03, 2025 12:09 am CST

Russia and Ukraine have conducted another significant prisoner exchange, with 185 military personnel and 20 civilians swapped on each side. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the exchange, noting that over 7,000 Ukrainians have been repatriated since Russia's invasion in 2022. These prisoner swaps represent one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring nations despite stalled peace negotiations.