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Ukraine brings home new group of POWs, Zelenskiy says

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Posted on June 10, 2025

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· Last updated: June 10, 2025

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Ukraine Secures Release of New Group of Prisoners of War, Says Zelenskiy

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine on Tuesday returned a new group of prisoners of war as part of an earlier agreement with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

"Today marks the first stage of the return of our seriously wounded and injured soldiers from Russian captivity. All of them require immediate medical attention. This is an important humanitarian act," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messenger.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine has returned a new group of POWs from Russia.
  • The release is part of a prior agreement with Russia.
  • President Zelenskiy emphasizes the humanitarian importance.
  • Returned soldiers require immediate medical care.
  • This marks the first stage of the POW return process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Zelenskiy announce regarding POWs?
President Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine returned a new group of prisoners of war as part of an agreement with Russia.
What is significant about the returned soldiers?
The returned soldiers are seriously wounded and injured, requiring immediate medical attention.
What does this event represent according to Zelenskiy?
Zelenskiy described the return of the soldiers as an important humanitarian act.

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