Ukraine and Russia exchange more than 250 prisoners in the largest exchange since the beginning of the war
Ukraine y Russia I did this Saturday an exchange of 243 prisoners of war More 31 wounded Ukrainians for 15 Russians, as both sides reported, in what is the greatest exchange since the beginning of the competition.
“Our people are at home. One of the best possible news. Another 277 fighters returned home after being prisoners of Russia, “said the Ukrainian president, Volodimir ZelenskiIn a message published in your account on Social Network X.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also confirmed the exchange of 246 soldiers “They are back from the controlled territory From the Kiev regime “after a” negotiation process “, according to the text published on Telegram.
Moscow also reported the release of 31 Ukrainian prisoners of war “As a gesture of good will” In exchange for 15 wounded Russian soldiers who “needed urgent medical care”. The figure does not agree exactly with that provided by Zelenski, but for the moment no more data are available in this regard.
Russian military are already in the territory of Belarusia “Receive the necessary psychological and medical assistance” And they can already communicate with their relatives, according to the Russian declaration, which highlights the “humanitarian mediation” of the United Arab Emirates for this agreement.
“We are looking for everyone”
Zelenski said that the military released by Russia fought on the fronts of Mariupol, Donetsk, Jersón, Zaporiyia and Lugansk and also mention Emirates. “I thank all those who made it possible for our people. I am particularly grateful to the United Arab Emirates for their mediation, “he said in X.
The Ukrainian president remembers him from the beginning of the war on a large scale a 4,552 prisoners returned from Russian imprisonment. “We remember all those who are still prisoners. We are looking for all those who could be there. We have to bring everyone home,” he said.
This is the largest exchange since the beginning of the war and occurs after An acceleration of exchanges in recent months of 2024. One of the most important recent exchanges was the exchange of 189 Ukrainians for 150 Russians on the eve of the new year.
