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Fact-check: Reputable outlets like Tagesspiegel and Le Figaro confirm Ukraine and Russia exchanged 200 POWs each on March 5, 2026, with Zelenskyy posting on X to welcome it and thank the US and mediators; corroborated by recent reports from Ukrinform, Kyiv Post, Moscow Times, and others. X searches returned no results, possibly due to recency, but consistent current reporting supports the claim without contradictions.

Ukraine, Russia Complete 200-POW Prisoner Exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a prisoner exchange with Russia involving 200 prisoners of war, according to Tagesspiegel. Zelenskyy thanked all parties involved and mediators, particularly the United States, marking a rare moment of cooperation between the warring nations amid ongoing military conflict.

Ukraine, Russia Complete 200-POW Prisoner Exchange

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