Footage posted by Zelenskyy showed jubilant prisoners, many wrapped in Ukrainian flags, getting off buses and being reunited with loved ones at a location that was not disclosed for security reasons.

Russia and Ukraine each said Wednesday that 150 of their captured soldiers had been released in the latest prisoner-of-war exchange, one of the few ongoing areas of cooperation between the two countries amid nearly three years of war.

Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange involving 150 people from each side. The United Arab Emirates mediated this exchange, emphasizing its role in diplomatic efforts. The freed Russian soldiers are currently in Belarus,

Russia and Ukraine engaged in a swap of at least 300 prisoners of war on Wednesday in the latest prisoner-of-war exchange between the two warring countries. The deal was brokered by the United Arab Emirates,

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 300 prisoners in a UAE-mediated swap confirmed by the UAE government on Wednesday. The mediation resulted in the release of 150 Russians and 150 Ukrainians, state news agency Wam reported.

Ukraine promised Wednesday that it will attempt to negotiate the release of an Australian national who is reportedly being held in Russian captivity. Oscar Jenkins, who went to Ukraine to fight and was captured by Russian forces, is believed to be alive.

Ukraine has brought back 150 troops from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says in an announcement of the latest prisoner swap with Russia.