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- Russia and Ukraine each released 270 prisoners of war, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
- The freed Russian servicemen were taken to Belarus for psychological and medical assistance.
- Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova is assisting the troops while they remain in Belarus.
- After treatment, the soldiers will be transported back to Russia for rehabilitation.
- The exchanges are conducted on an equal basis, unlike repatriation of fallen soldiers.