Ukraine and Russia exchange 205 prisoners, one of the biggest exchanges since the beginning of the war

Ukraine and Russia have concluded on Tuesday the exchange of 205 prisonersin which it has been one of the Greater exchanges From the beginning of the Russian invasion more than three years ago, while fighting continues.

“Other 205 of our warriors have returned home after their Russian captivity. Our ability to bring our people back is the result of the courage of our soldierswho fight with skill and capture the invaders, “said Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski.

Interior Minister, Igor KlimenkoHe has reported that among those released there are 40 security officials, between police and border guards. “Most are in captivity since 2022,” he said.

Before Zelenski’s announcement, Moscow has reported the delivery of the same number of Russian prisoners. The exchange has been facilitated, as usual, by United Arab Emiratesand through the border between Belarus and Ukraine.

It’s about exchange number 64 From the beginning of the war. To date, more than 4,700 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity.