Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces the return of 49 prisoners, including Azovstal defenders, in the 56th exchange since 2022 invasion, facilitated by the UAE.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the return of 49 prisoners, including military personnel and civilians, from Russian captivity in a recent exchange facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. This marked the 56th swap since the 2022 invasion, with over 3,569 Ukrainians having been released overall. The group included defenders from Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant. The number of Russians released in the exchange remains undisclosed.

September 13, 2024
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