Russian Defense Ministry: 63 soldiers returned to Russia from Ukrainian captivity
63 soldiers returned to Russia from Ukrainian captivity. First of all, they will undergo a medical examination.
This was reported by the press service of the RF Ministry of Defense.
- said the defense department.
Video footage of the moment of the return of our compatriots from Ukrainian captivity was posted on his Telegram channel by State Duma deputy Shamsail Saraliyev, who represents the coordination group on NVO issues.
- he commented on the published footage.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that each serviceman who returned from captivity would, if necessary, be provided with appropriate medical assistance. There can be no doubt that she will definitely be needed. In the video, you can see that some of the fighters are walking on crutches.
Psychologists will also work with them. After that, the military will be able to contact their relatives and friends who are waiting for them.
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates acted as intermediaries in the exchange of prisoners. Thanks to their help, it was possible to return to their homeland a large group of Russian servicemen, among whom were representatives of the “sensitive category”.
Prior to this, the last exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine took place almost a month ago, on January 8. Then they managed to free 50 Russian soldiers from captivity.
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