Russia-Ukraine War

Russia announces war prisoners exchange with Ukraine

35 servicemen returned from Ukraine, says Defense Ministry

Elena Teslova  | 23.11.2022 - Update : 23.11.2022
Russia announces war prisoners exchange with Ukraine FILE PHOTO

MOSCOW

The Russian Defense Ministry announced another round of prisoners of war exchange with Ukraine on Wednesday.

Thirty-five servicemen returned from Ukraine as a result of the swap, according to a statement.

"The released servicemen will be flown to Moscow by military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces to undergo treatment and rehabilitation in medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry,” it said.

"All those released are provided with the necessary medical and psychological assistance," it added.

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