Ukraine And Russian Federation Agree On Exchange Of 314 Prisoners Of War

• 5.02.2026, 14:02

For the first time since last October.

Today, February 5, delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia agreed on an exchange of 314 prisoners, the first in months.

The announced special representative of the U.S. President Steve Whitkoff.

"This result was achieved through detailed and productive peace talks. While there is still much work to be done, such steps demonstrate that sustained diplomatic activity is yielding tangible results and contributing to efforts to end the war in Ukraine," he emphasized.

Whitkoff also noted that discussions will continue and announced "additional progress" in the coming weeks.

We recall that Ukraine and Russia last exchanged prisoners of war in October 2025. Then 185 defenders and 20 civilians returned home.