Prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine: 84 Ukrainians returned home

As part of a new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians were returned home. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Telegram channel

On Thursday, 14 August, as part of a new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians, both military and civilians, were returned home. Almost all of them need medical care and long-term rehabilitation.

This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to him, among the released civilians are those who have been detained since 2014, 2016 and 2017. Among the military are the defenders of Mariupol.

«"I am grateful to our soldiers who replenish the exchange fund for Ukraine every week at the front. The bravery and efficiency of our units on the front line means we can bring our people back home. There will be more exchanges»," the President added.

As part of the new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians were brought home. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Telegram channel

As part of the new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians were returned home. Photo: Telegram channel of Volodymyr Zelenskyy

As part of a new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians were returned home. Photo: Telegram channel of Volodymyr Zelenskyy

As part of a new exchange with Russia, 84 Ukrainians were returned home. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Telegram channel

As a reminder, on Wednesday, 23 July, Mykolaiv marines were returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the ninth stage of the exchange .

As a reminder, Ukraine and Russia held the ninth stage of the prisoner exchange as part of the agreements reached during the second round of talks in Istanbul on 2 June.