Conflict● ElevatedAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 103 prisoners of war. This exchange represents a notable development in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
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