Russia, Ukraine Complete First Phase of Prisoner Swap
Above: Released Ukrainian prisoners of war following a prisoner exchange in the Chernihiv region on May 15. Image credit: Roman Pilipey/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia brought back 205 service members who were taken captive by the Kyiv regime. They were taken to Belarus to receive the necessary psychological and medical assistance.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
More than 200 warriors who defended Ukraine were brought home today — most of which have been held since 2022. Ukraine appreciates the efforts of international partners to facilitate the exchange and will continue to strive to bring back all its troops from Russian captivity.
