Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-08-20 · from the archive
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners of war each, mediated by UAE
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange, with each side returning 103 individuals. The United Arab Emirates served as the mediator for the swap.
9 sources across English
Left 44% · Center 22% · Right 33%
How outlets framed it
All sources: Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange, with each side releasing 103 individuals, and the United Arab Emirates mediating the process.
Key divergence: While most sources reported 103 prisoners exchanged by each side, two sources, The National (UAE) and Khaleej Times, stated that 206 captives were exchanged in total.
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Africanews · Khaleejtimes · Kyivindependent · Meduza · Moscowtimes · Ndtv World · Rt · Straitstimes · Thenational