Ukraine has released 246 Russian soldiersin return, they were given to them 246 Ukrainian prisoners of war – the Russian Ministry of National Defense informed in social media.
The exchange was to take place in “Formule 246 ZA 246” through the United Arab Emirates.
“They provided mediation and the necessary humanitarian aid during the return of Russian soldiers from captivity,” we read in the communication of the Russian Ministry of National Defense.
Exchange of prisoners. The Kremlin issued a message
The Kremlin statement states that “as A gesture of good will in exchange for 15 wounded Russian soldiers, who need urgent medical care, were handed over to Ukraine 31 wounded prisoners of war “.
As we read in the Russian communication, free Russian soldiers are currently to be in Belarus.
“It is given to them necessary psychological and medical assistanceand also have the opportunity to contact their loved ones, “emphasized the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to officials, soldiers will be transported to Russia for treatment.
Exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. Wołodymyr Zelnski confirms
Information on the exchange of prisoners confirmed by the President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelnski.
“Our at home. the best news that can be. Another 277 soldiers returned to the country from Russian captivity, “he wrote in social media.
Freely Ukrainians served in the regular army, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service and the Border Guard.
“They defended Mariupol and other areas in the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporoskie and Lugansk Districts,” said Wołodymyr Zelnski.
The President of Ukraine thanked “everyone who enabled the return to the prisoners.
“I am particularly grateful to the United Arab Emirates for mediation. Total from the beginning of the war from Russian captivity 4552 people returned home – Soldiers and civilians, “said Zelanski.