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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Major Prisoner Swap. The prisoner exchange was announced on May 31, Reuters reports. It's been nearly four months since any prisoners have been released. 150 people were freed in this exchange. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated negotiations. Ukraine's Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War issued a statement. "After a long pause, another prisoner swap took place: 75 defenders and civilians were released from the enemy's captivity.", Ukraine's Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War, via statement. The bodies of 212 Ukrainian soldiers were also delivered home. 75 Russians were returned as well. 19 Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island were included in the exchange. The group became a symbol of Ukraine's strength and defiance during the onset of the war. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT