Ukraine and Russia Exchange Seven Civilians at Novaya Gutu Crossing in Belarus
On October 23, 2026, Ukraine and Russia exchanged seven civilians at the Novaya Gutu border crossing in Belarus, as part of a coordinated humanitarian effort. The exchange included seven people returning to Ukraine and seven people departing for Russia, with a focus on vulnerable individuals. The International Committee of the Red Cross supported the family reunification process.
Where Sources Diverge
One article mentions the 90-year-old mobility-impaired woman and the 50-year-old woman who had suffered a heart attack and stroke, while the other does not specify individual details.
Among those who returned were a 90-year-old mobility-impaired woman and a 50-year-old Ukrainian woman who had suffered a heart attack and stroke.
The exchange involved elderly and disabled individuals.
One article mentions the event alongside discussions between Russia, the US, and Ukraine, while the other does not.
Also read: Putin outlined the topic of talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine.
Also read: The arms race on the Korean Peninsula is intensifying amid the strengthened alliance between North Korea and Russia.
One article mentions the 90-year-old woman and the 50-year-old woman, while the other does not.
Among those who returned were a 90-year-old mobility-impaired woman and a 50-year-old Ukrainian woman who had suffered a heart attack and stroke.
The exchange involved elderly and disabled individuals.
One article mentions the event alongside discussions between Russia, the US, and Ukraine, while the other does not.
Also read: Putin outlined the topic of talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine.
Also read: The arms race on the Korean Peninsula is intensifying amid the strengthened alliance between North Korea and Russia.
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Seven civilians returned to Ukraine, while another seven people went to Russia as part of family reunification supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross. This was reported by ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets. Also read: The arms race on the Korean Peninsula is intensifying amid the strengthened alliance between North Korea and Russia. Among those who returned were a 90-year-old mobility-impaired woman and a 50-year-old Ukrainian woman who had suffered a heart attack and stroke. [...] The message Ukraine returned seven civilians: another seven people left for Russia first appeared on NEXTA.
The exchange took place at the 'Novaya Gutu' crossing in the Gomel region of Belarus. Seven people, including a married couple, from six families, were sent to Russia; seven people from six families returned to Ukraine. Also read: Putin outlined the topic of talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine. The exchange involved elderly and disabled individuals. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubynets reported, [...]