Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a new prisoner exchange with Russia, marking the first return of severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity. He called the operation an “important humanitarian action” and emphasized the need for continued exchanges.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, most of the released soldiers suffer from serious conditions, including limb loss and infections. The exact number of those freed will be disclosed after the process is completed.

Russia’s Defense Ministry also confirmed the exchange, stating that a second group of Russian soldiers had been returned from Ukrainian-controlled areas and are currently receiving treatment in Belarus before being transferred to Russia. The exchange follows an agreement reached in Istanbul on June 2.

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