1000 for 1000. The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia ended

The third part of the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia has ended; 303 Ukrainian defenders returned to their homeland on Sunday – said the President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelnski.

“303 Ukrainian defenders are at home. The third part agreed in Turkey (with Russia) exchange 1000 per 1000 has been completed” – he wrote in social networks.

The president announced that they returned to the country from Russia, including Soldiers of the armed forces, the National Guard, the Border Guard and the State Special Transport Service. “I am grateful to the team who worked around the clock so that this exchange is successful. We will certainly regain each of the Russian captivity!” – emphasized Zelanski. (https://t.me/v_zelenskiy_official/14354)

The exchange carried out on Sunday was 65. From the beginning of the full -size war of Russia against Ukraine and the sixth exchange this year, the coordination staff for prisoners of war in Kiev said.

“Total, as part of the negotiation and exchange process, from 2022, the coordination staff led to the release of 5757 Ukrainian citizens (detained in Russia). Another 536 Ukrainians managed to recover beyond exchanges (prisoners)” – declared in the announcement.

The staff assured that after returning to the country there were Russian prisoners of war would receive medical assistance and would have rehabilitation. They will also get financial support. “Ukraine will provide released prisoners with re -integration with society after prolonged insulation in Russian captivity,” they were announced.

On May 16, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the head of the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul Rust Ruszowi said after a meeting with representatives of the Russian authorities that the parties agreed to the exchange of prisoners of war in 1000 format to 1000. The Ukrainian side gave the Russian prisoner of prisoners of prisoners last Thursday.

Earlier – also last Thursday – President Zielnski conducted a meeting with Ukrainian institutions involved in the process of exchanging prisoners as part of preparation for this undertaking.

The first exchange in 1000 per 1000 format took place on Friday. 390 prisoners – 270 military and 120 civilians returned to Ukraine. There were 307 on Saturday.

According to the Ukrainian coordination staff for prisoners, there are about 8,000 in Russia. officially confirmed military prisoners of Ukrainian prisoners. 2,000 were also confirmed. civilian prisoners. The “Civilian Civilian” initiative estimates the number of Ukrainian civilian prisoners imprisoned in Russia at 18 thousand.

Jarosław Junko (PAP)

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