Russia and Ukraine Complete First Prisoner Swap Since Plane Crash

FEB 1 2024·UPDATED FEB 5 2024

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The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

In this latest exchange, Ukraine was able to return 207 of its defenders home. Ukraine will always do everything in its power to ensure that those held in Russian captivity will be returned.

Ukrainska Pravda

Pro-Russia narrative

Despite Ukraine's illegal and terroristic actions in bringing down a Russian military plane, Moscow will continue conducting prisoner exchanges as it's important that its people are returned home. 195 prisoners were returned in the latest exchange.

Metaculus Prediction

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