Russia and Ukraine made another exchange of prisoners of war on Wednesday. Both countries recovered 150 military men. The information was confirmed by both the Russian Ministry of Defence and the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. any of the prisoners were imprisoned for more than 2 years. As reported, the exchange took place as a consequence of a mediation involving the United arabian Emirates.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, all 150 prisoners Russia is now on Belaruswhere they are given medical and intellectual assistance.
150 military besides returned to Ukraine, as confirmed in a post on the Telegram Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski.
Exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. “This is actual happiness”
The latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place on Wednesday, thanks to mediations involving United arabian Emirates.
“Today is simply a good day for all of us. We recovered 150 of our defenders from Russian captivity. These are soldiers, sergeants, officers. ... They all come from different front areas, but they have 1 thing in common: they fought for Ukraine” said Volodymyr Zelenski.
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In Russian captivity, among others, were soldiers of the Navy, who were taken prisoner in the Mariupolski and Zaporosk Oblast, soldiers of the Air Force, Air-Sturm and the Land Forces, National Guard, Border Guard, Territorial Defence Army and police officer. Some of them were held for more than 2 years.
“Today is simply a day that means more to them and their families than years of waiting. It's truly fortunate to see them at home, alive and free.“The Ukrainian leader added.
So far over 4,000 Ukrainians have returned from Russia
The last large prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place in late December 2024. Then 189 Ukrainians, including defenders, returned from captivity metallurgical plants Azowstal in Mariupolu, Serpent Island, the soldiers who defended Chernobyl atomic power plant And 2 civilians.
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In total, since the start of the full-scale invasion, it has returned to its homeland over 4,000 prisoners in Russia. Many of them suffered acute chronic diseases and had severe wounds.
