The Russian Ministry reported the exchange of prisoners in an authoritative communication on social media. The exchange was to take place in "formule 246 for 246". “As a motion of goodwill in exchange for 15 wounded Russian soldiers in request of urgent medical care, 31 wounded prisoners of war were handed over,” says the release.
The information was confirmed by the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. “Our home. That's the best news ever. Another 277 soldiers returned to the country from Russian captivity," he stressed in the entry on social media.
Exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. There's a Kremlin message.
The free Russian soldiers are now to be in Belarus. "They are given the essential intellectual and medical assistance, and they besides have the chance to contact their loved ones," stressed the Russian Ministry of Defence. According to officials, soldiers will be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
United arabian Emirates were to participate in the exchange of prisoners. "They provided mediation and the essential humanitarian aid at the return of Russian troops from captivity," says the Russian MON's Communication.
Volodymyr Zelenski on prisoner exchange. “We Remember All”
The freed Ukrainians served in the regular army, the National defender of Ukraine, the State peculiar Transportation Service and the border guard. "They were protecting Mariupola and another areas in the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporosian and Lugansk circuits," said Volodymyr Zelenski.
“Thank you to all who have enabled our people to return. I am peculiarly grateful to the United arabian Emirates for the mediation. A full of 4552 people — soldiers and civilians — have returned home since the beginning of the war from Russian captivity,” described the Ukrainian president.
“We remember all those who are in captivity. We're looking for anyone who might be there. We must bring everyone back," added the leader.
