Prior to the October 23, 2026 prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, the previous major swap occurred on August 19, 2026, when 103 Ukrainians were returned from Russian captivity, followed by 10 more later that month

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.