Russia and Ukraine swapped prisoners on Saturday in the third such exchange since the war began on Feb. 24, The Times of Israel reported.
"On the order of President [Volodymyr] Zelensky, the third prisoner exchange took place today. 12 of our servicemen are returning home, including one female officer," Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Telegram.
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