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Russia confirms the exchange of prisoners in Ukraine for the first time

Russia has released a mayor of Ukraine in exchange for the release of nine Ukrainian soldiers captured by Kiev.

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Russian soldiers on a military vehicle at the Perekop checkpoint on the Ukrainian border (Photo: TASS).

Associated TASS On March 22, Tatyana Moskalkova, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation, said that nine Russian servicemen were released after Moscow released the mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol. “The first exchange has taken place, we have brought back nine servicemen,” Moskalkova said.

This is the first time Russia has confirmed this exchange. Earlier, international media quoted information from the Office of the President of Ukraine saying that nine Russian servicemen were exchanged with the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov – who was detained by Russian forces on March 12.

Russia launched the campaign military in Ukraine since February 24 with a statement aimed at “de-militarization” and “de-fascistization” of Ukraine. Moscow says it has used high-precision weapons to destroy thousands of Ukrainian military targets. After nearly a month, the conflict still shows no sign of abating.

Moscow announced that it would only end this operation when it achieves its goals, in which Ukraine must commit to its neutrality, disarmament, not joining NATO and recognizing the Crimean peninsula belonging to Russia. independence for two breakaway regions in the East. Kiev signaled its readiness to negotiate on a neutral position, but insisted it would not compromise on territory.

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