Russia announces another swap of war prisoners with Ukraine, releasing 185 servicemen from both sides

The United Arab Emirates facilitated the prisoners of war (POWs) swap, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

It added that the Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus and that Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova is working with them.

"The released servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving psychological and medical assistance. They will then be transferred to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation," the ministry said.

Ukraine made no immediate comment on the exchange, but several Ukrainian top officials stated that preparations for the exchange had begun in recent weeks.