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Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say
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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022. (Image credit: Altaf Qadri)
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022. (Image credit: Altaf Qadri)
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