Just under 50 Ukrainian soldiers were released into their nation’s custody in a prisoner swap with Russia this week.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the latest swap on Friday, stating that 49 Ukrainians were brought home via the swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
“Another return of our people — something we always wait for and work tirelessly to achieve,” the Ukrainian president said.
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Zelenskyy specifically thanked the Ukrainian military units responsible for the continued capture of Russian soldiers, stating that these victories are what allowed the nation to demand swaps.
“All our warriors who capture Russian occupiers, and all our services that neutralize Russian saboteurs and collaborators, bring closer the liberation of our people,” Zelenskyy said. “We must bring home every single one of our people, both military and civilian.”
Prisoners released this week included both military personnel and civilians. It …