Ukraine and Russia Conduct Prisoner Exchange, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers Return

Ukraine and Russia have conducted a new prisoner exchange, resulting in the return of 10 Ukrainian soldiers who were previously listed as missing. The exchange saw both sides release an equal number of military personnel.

24 Aug, 11:26 — 24 Aug, 14:29

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Why this matters

This story highlights ongoing, albeit limited, humanitarian efforts amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Prisoner exchanges are crucial for the morale of combatants and their families, and demonstrate a rare point of negotiation between the warring nations.

Key entitiesVolodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine Russia Belarus

The Story

What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Ukraine recovered 10 soldiers in a prisoner exchange with Russia
The exchange was described as a "special stage" or "special exchange"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the return of the soldiers

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Ukraine recovered 10 soldiers in a special prisoner exchange with Russia.

agreed·observadornaftemporikiMoscow Timesdelfi-ltukrainska-pravda

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The exchange took place via Belarus.

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Two of the returned soldiers were classified as missing in action since 2024 and eight since 2025.

unverified·Moscow Times

Russia also received 10 prisoners in the exchange.

unverified·naftemporiki

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The specific dates when the soldiers were classified as missing in action (2024 and 2025)

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The number of prisoners Russia received in the exchange (10)

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MissingobservadorMoscow Timesdelfi-lt+1

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Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

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Moscow Timescenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting, citing Ukrainian officials

ukrainska-pravdacentercenter-leftneutral—Highlights Zelenskyy's announcement, includes photos

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and reports on the prisoner exchange without significant political framing, focusing on the humanitarian aspect of the soldiers' return.

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ukrainska-pravda3h ago

Ukraine brings back 10 defenders previously listed as missing in action, Zelenskyy says – photos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine managed to bring back another 10 soldiers as part of a special stage of the prisoner swap on 24 August.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual2h ago

Ukraine Returns 10 Missing Soldiers in ‘Special’ Exchange With Russia

Two of the soldiers had been previously classified as missing in action since 2024 and eight since 2025, Ukrainian officials said.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual48m ago

10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home from Russian captivity in 'special exchange'

Two had been considered missing since 2024, while the other eight had been missing since 2025, Ukraine's Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets said.

By Polina Moroziuk

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ukrainska-pravda · 24 Aug, 11:26|Full coverage: 7 · 3h|Window: 3h

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ukrainska-pravda24 Aug, 11:26First to report

Ukraine brings back 10 defenders previously listed as missing in action, Zelenskyy says – photos

2h later

delfi-lt24 Aug, 13:06

10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home from Russian captivity in 'special exchange'

newsbeast24 Aug, 14:40Latest update

Νέα ανταλλαγή αιχμαλώτων ανάμεσα σε Ρωσία και Ουκρανία: Οι δύο πλευρές απελευθέρωσαν από 10 στρατιώτες η καθεμία

Story evolution

Initial AnnouncementAug 24 morning

Ukrainska Pravda first reported Zelenskyy's announcement of 10 defenders returning.

Confirmation and DetailsAug 24 afternoon

Delfi-lt, Moscow Times, Naftemporiki, and Observador provided further details, including the Belarus route and the number of Russian prisoners exchanged.

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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Prisoner Exchange, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers Return

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Ukraine brings back 10 defenders previously listed as missing in action, Zelenskyy says – photos

Ukraine Returns 10 Missing Soldiers in ‘Special’ Exchange With Russia

10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home from Russian captivity in 'special exchange'

Coverage Timeline

Ukraine brings back 10 defenders previously listed as missing in action, Zelenskyy says – photos

Zelenskis: per specialius mainus grįžo dešimt Ukrainos karių

Ukraine Returns 10 Missing Soldiers in ‘Special’ Exchange With Russia

Μέσω Λευκορωσίας η νέα ανταλλαγή αιχμαλώτων ανάμεσα σε Ρωσία και Ουκρανία

Ucrânia recupera dez prisoneiros de guerra desaparecidos

10 Ukrainian soldiers believed missing return home from Russian captivity in 'special exchange'

Νέα ανταλλαγή αιχμαλώτων ανάμεσα σε Ρωσία και Ουκρανία: Οι δύο πλευρές απελευθέρωσαν από 10 στρατιώτες η καθεμία

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