Admin I Friday, May 23, 2025
KIEV, Ukraine – Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 390 prisoners captured in the war front.
The exchange is the beginning of the 1000 prisoners exchange deal both sides signed in Istanbul, Turkiye.
President Volodimir Zelenskky of Ukraine revealed this on his social media channel.
“We are bringing our people home. The first part of the agreement on the exchange of 1000 for 1000 has been implemented”, he said adding that the agreement was reached at a meeting in Turkey, and that it is important to fully implement it.
“Today – 390 people. Saturday and Sunday – we expect the exchange to continue”, he said.
He added, ‘Thank you to everyone who helps, who works 24/7 to ensure that Ukrainians return home.
” It is very important to return everyone who is in captivity. We are checking every name, information on every person.
“Let us continue our diplomatic work to make such steps possible”, he said.
