Conflict● ElevatedAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 1:45 PM
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from russiaherald.com · Russia
Russia and Ukraine have conducted an exchange of 103 prisoners of war. This development represents a humanitarian act within the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
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