This Tuesday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each, under the mediation of United Arab Emirates.
Thus, the Russian Ministry of defense in a military statement in Telegram announced. In the brief, he explained that “all the military (released) are in Belarus, where they receive medical and psychological assistance.” He also noted that they are already communicating with his family.
On the other hand, he highlighted the humanitarian efforts of Arab Emirates, which allowed the exchange.
The Ukrainian defense portfolio made the same announcement through its social networks. In this regard, he said, “we fight daily for our people.”
-Liberated prisoners were captured in defense of Mariupol
Likewise, the Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelensky, informed that among those released are those who were captured during the defense of the city of Mariúpol; Also, prisoners of war arrested by Russia on almost every other fronts.
The exchange precedes the three -day fire announced by the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin; This will coincide with the celebrations of the Soviet victory over the Nazis in World War II.
It is important to note that Russia and Ukraine carry out periodic exchanges of prisoners. The most recent took place last April 19; In addition, there was a 30 -hour truce for Orthodox Easter.
That day, the Russian part gave 277 Ukrainian military and brought back 261 Russian uniformed.
