Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each.
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each.
Article outline
- What happened
- Official response
- The details
- Reaction
- The bottom line
Key points
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remarked on Telegram the Ukrainians brought home included servicemen from the Armed Forces, the State Border Guard Service, and the National Guard.
- Summary Kyiv and Moscow have carried out regular POW exchanges throughout the war that began with Russia's invasion of its smaller neighbour in 2022.
- Another Ukrainian serviceman, heading home after 28 months, Anton Tymofienko, 43, recalled his time in captivity.
- On the Russian side, Interfax news agency cited the Russian Ministry of Defence for news of the exchange.
- I haven't done anything heroic, and I don't consider myself special, Dmytro, 29, a Ukrainian who was a prisoner for three years, informed Reuters.
> KYIV (Reuters) – Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war each, authorities from both sides stated on Wednesday, with Ukrainian intelligence saying another swap was projected before the end of the month.
While remaining far apart on terms for any peace agreement, kyiv and Moscow have carried out regular POW exchanges throughout the war that began with Russia's invasion of its smaller neighbour in 2022.
"It's a wonderful day. I've returned home. I haven't done anything heroic, and I don't consider myself special, " Dmytro, 29, a Ukrainian who was a prisoner for three years, informed Reuters.
"I want to tell the families of the men who are still being held: keep believing and don't lose hope, " he continued.
"The most we received were letters from relatives. Otherwise, we had no information, " he remarked. Neither offered details of where they had fought in the war.
According to Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko, another exchange was anticipated before the end of the month.
"In the next exchange, we expect the return of defenders who have been held for a prolonged period, including those who fought in the defence of Mariupol, " he remarked, referring to the port city that Russia besieged early in the war. Pakistan seeks $10bn facility from US, progress projected in Sept: FinMin. Syrian foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit today. Barrister Gohar notes Imran Khan not negotiating any agreement.
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Taken together, the developments around russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
