"Hi, Mom, it's me": Ukraine, Russia exchange 390 prisoners of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed on Wednesday a large prisoner exchange that brought 207 Ukrainians back home.

Ukraine and Russia have carried out periodic prisoner swaps via intermediaries since the war began nearly two years ago, despite the absence of peace talks since the early months.

The Russian Defence Ministry said each side had received 195 soldiers.

"Hi, Mom, it is me. Yes, we have been exchanged today. We are in Russia already. Just now. How are you doing?" one Russian soldier said over the phone.

The latest and biggest exchange was on Jan. 3, when 478 captives were traded, with mediation by the United Arab Emirates.

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