Prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Wednesday that the latest round of prisoner exchange with Russia has taken place and that Kiev has taken back 150 of its servicemen held in Russian captivity.

Zelensky wrote on the Telegram messenger: "All of them are from different front-line units. Some of them are boys who have been in captivity for more than two years."

In this regard, RIA news agency reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry, that Moscow and Kiev released 150 prisoners in exchange for 150 prisoners.

The Russian Defense Ministry, noting that "the released Russian prisoners have been able to contact their relatives," announced that all of these people are on Belarusian soil, where they are provided with all psychological support and medical assistance.

The statement said: "All released troops will be transferred to the Ministry of Defense's medical centers for treatment and rehabilitation."

The Russian Defense Ministry stressed that the United Arab Emirates had mediated for the release of Russian prisoners and their return.