Moscow, Kyiv swap 160 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange, with each side returning 160 captured servicemen, Russia's Ministry of Defense said, TASS reports.

"On June 26, 160 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kyiv regime. In exchange, 160 prisoners of war from the Armed Forces of Ukraine were handed over to the Ukrainian side. The returned Russian servicemen are currently in the Republic of Belarus, where they are being assisted by Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova," the ministry said in a statement.

According to the ministry, the returned Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary assistance before being transported to Russia for further medical treatment and rehabilitation.

The ministry added that the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian mediation to facilitate the return of the Russian servicemen from captivity.

By Vafa Guliyeva