Russia and Ukraine Conduct Large-Scale Prisoner and Civilian Exchange in Belarus with Red Cross Mediation

The article from 'ria-novosti' does not provide specific details about the exchange, only a brief headline.

The 'ria-novosti' article does not mention the involvement of the International Red Cross or the specific details of the civilian exchange.

The 'ria-novosti' article does not provide information about the meeting of the ombudsmen or the specific details of the civilian exchange.

The 'ria-novosti' article does not mention the exchange of bodies, which was reported by 'novaya-gazeta'.

18+. THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA» OR RELATES TO THE ACTIVITY OF A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA» Yan Lantratova and Dmitry Lubinets — ombudsmen of Russia and Ukraine — during a large-scale exchange on October 23. Photo: Lantratova's office. Seven people from Ukraine, whose fate was of interest to the Russian Federation ombudsman's office, Yan Lantratova, were sent to Russia with the mediation of the office of her Ukrainian colleague Dmitry Lubinets and the Belarusian side. Similarly, seven people were sent from Russia to Ukraine. The exchange of civilians and the meeting of ombudsmen took place today in Belarus, with the International Red Cross acting as the mediator. Russia mainly returned elderly people and women. In Ukraine, they were "stuck" due to problems with documents or being without means of subsistence, Lantratova said. "In issues that concern human destinies, it is especially important to maintain dialogue (with Ukraine) and find solutions, despite the difficulties," Lantratova wrote, thanking her Ukrainian colleague. Shortly after this exchange of civilians, the agencies passed on the following news: a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war took place. Each side handed over 270 prisoners, reported TASS citing Lantratova. The information was soon confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Earlier, Vladimir Putin confirmed the readiness to resume a three-way format of negotiations: Russia — Ukraine — USA at a low level to work out a final solution for the post-war long-term peace. Press secretary Dmitry Peskov added: "The meeting of delegations will take place in the UAE at the beginning of November. European representative participation is possible — in case of receiving a mandate from the community." The day before, Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of the deceased. Russia handed over 252 bodies to Ukraine, and Ukraine handed over 25 to Russia.