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Ukraine says 182 prisoners return in swap with Russia ahead of Orthodox Easter

Xinhua
| April 11, 2026
2026-04-11

KIEV, April 11 (Xinhua) -- A total of 182 Ukrainians returned home Saturday as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia ahead of Orthodox Easter, Ukrainian authorities said.

Those released included 175 service members -- among them 25 officers -- as well as seven civilians, the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said in a statement.

The agency said the freed individuals range in age from 22 to 63, with most having been held in captivity since 2022. Enditem

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