Ukrainian prisoner exchange: 189 heroes celebrate New Year's Eve at home!

Ukrainian prisoner exchange: 189 heroes celebrate New Year's Eve at home!

In the context of a significant prisoner exchange, Russia and Ukraine have transferred 300 prisoners of war, including 189 Ukrainians. The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj emphasized that soldiers, border protection officers and two civilians from the city of Mariupol, which were occupied by Russia. He explained: "We are working on releasing everyone from Russian captivity. This is our goal. We forget nobody," as "https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker/aussenpolitik/19215250/russland-und-ukraine-300- Warfangenaus"> reported the small newspaper . These returnees can now celebrate New Year's Eve at home, an important event for many Ukrainians and for the Russians.

Overall, Russia has released more than 3,900 prisoners since the beginning of the conflict, both soldiers and civilians. The exchange took place with the United Arab Emirates. Tatjana Moskalkowa, Russia's human rights officer, said on Telegram that the liberated soldiers will soon be able to see their families again. On a video she published, soldiers can be seen in front of buses while celebrating the return to your loved ones. Selenskyj also shared pictures of the liberated men who proudly held the Ukrainian flag, mediating for Der Spiegel .

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