Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each, marking the 64th exchange since 2022.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates. This is the fifth exchange this year and the 64th since the conflict began in 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the swap on social media, thanking the UAE for their help. Despite the exchange, tensions remain high, with Russia planning a three-day truce starting Thursday, which Ukraine views skeptically.