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Russia and Ukraine swap more than 200 in prisoner exchange

A still image from video, released by Russia's Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be captured Russian service personnel boarding a bus following the latest exchange of prisoners of war at an unknown location in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in this image taken from handout footage released April 10, 2023. © Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters

Russia and Ukraine on Monday carried out a major prisoner swap, with 106 Russian prisoners of war being freed in exchange for 100 Ukrainians, both sides said. The exchange comes as the commander of Ukraine's ground forces said Russian troops had switched to "scorched earth" tactics in the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut, destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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