– tomorrow is third stage. We have to free A thousand of our people In the next few days, but the task is to release absolutely anyone who is currently detained in Russia. And this is a common task for our diplomats, for our whole country – he said in the evening video speech on Saturday. “It's not easy, but it must be done,” he added.
War in Ukraine. President Zelanski about the exchange of prisoners
President thanked everyone in the world who help Ukraine.
– It is really very important for us that our partners, every leader, each country to support us in this difficult work. We don't stop for one day he said.
According to the president, it returned on Saturday 307 Ukrainian soldiers. In total, 697 Ukrainians have already returned within two days of exchange home.
– Most of the armed forces of Ukraine, but also from the National Guard and the State Border Service. Of all these people ,273 were taken prisoner in the Donetsk region. Significant part – In 2022. And also from the cherry, Zaporian, Kharkiv, and Lugansk districts – said Zelanski.
Exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. Donald Trump reacts
According to the President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelnski, on Friday there was the first stage of the implementation of the “1000 for 1000” exchange agreement prisoners of war, concluded during negotiations in Turkey.
On Saturday, Reuters said that another exchange of prisoners of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine took place. This time both sides They released 307 people.
The US President Donald Trump also informed about the Friday success in social media, congratulating the parties “successful negotiations”. “Can this lead to something big?” he asked rhetorically.