Russia, Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each | International

KYIV, Ukraine, Oct 2, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each on Thursday, Moscow and Kyiv said, the latest in a series of swaps that have continued despite the lack of progress towards ending the conflict. Russia's defence ministry said on Telegram that "185 Russian servicemen have been returned" by Ukraine, adding that 20 civilians were also released as part of the swap. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the exchange, posting pictures of the released Ukrainians, wrapped in national flags, smiling and their heads looking freshly shaved. "Alongside our defenders, civilians are also returning home -- 20 of our people. Everyone will definitely receive all the support they need," Zelensky said on social media. "Since...