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Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash

Moscow says the aircraft was shot down by Kyiv military forces and has Ukrainian POWs on board. But Ukraine says it doubts they were on board.

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Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home to families

Ten Israeli hostages — nine women and a 17-year-old girl — as well as two Thai nationals, were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday and were back in Israeli territory, the military said. About an hour later, Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine send more than 200 troops home in prisoner swap

Such exchanges represent one of the few areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia. The two sides have returned hundreds of each other’s soldiers, as well as the bodies of fallen troops, since the war began.

Europe News

Vandecasteele prisoner swap with Iran constitutional - Belgian court

Olivier Vandecasteele has been imprisoned since February last year.

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World News

Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap

The United Arab Emirates helped negotiate a prisoner swap on Saturday which saw dozens of troops from either side return home. Some 'special category' detainees were also exchanged.

USA

Brittney Griner returns to US in prison swap with Russian arms dealer

The basketball star faced years in a Russian penal colony after being convicted in a court of cannabis possession at Moscow airport.

Belgium

Belgian court suspends controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran

Critics argue that the proposed agreement would threaten Iranian dissidents.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers in latest prisoner swap

Those released on Thursday include soldiers who defended the Azovstal steel plant, Ukraine said.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Four key developments to know today

This is the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap

Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap on Monday, including 72 seamen and 108 Ukrainian women.

Ukraine

Azovstal fighters and foreign prisoners freed in high-profile deals

Two deals saw hundreds, including Azovstal fighters and foreign nationals captured in the Donbas, released in exchange for 55 prisoners of war held by Ukraine.

Russia

US urges Russia to release jailed basketball star

US President Joe Biden called on Russia to free Brittney Griner, after the 31-year-old was sentenced to nine years in prison for bringing cannabis oil into the country.

Belgium

Belgian MPs approve controversial prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Critics say the deal will help free and pardon convicted Iranian terrorists.

Belgium

Belgium moves closer to controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran

The agreement is set to be a first of its kind among European countries.

Sweden

Iran rules out prisoner swap with Sweden before academic's execution

The Swedish-Iranian researcher will be executed and will not be exchanged, the Iranian judiciary said.

United Kingdom

Concern for British man reportedly captured by Russia in Mariupol

The UK government said it was in contact with Aiden Aslin's family amid hopes of his release.

Ukraine

Snake Island sailors freed in Ukraine war prisoner exchange, says Kyiv

The 13 soldiers had famously defied Russian warships at the very start of the invasion.

Iran

British-Australian academic released after years jailed in Iran

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was sentenced to 10 years in prison on disputed espionage charges, but was released early in exchange for three Iranians held abroad.