“This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. “We are happy that 1,358 of our people were saved, but at the same time…”, — write on: armyinform.com.ua
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In 2024, Ukraine and Russia exchanged 11 prisoners of war. 356 more people were returned to Ukraine than in 2023. This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
“We are happy that 1,358 of our people were saved, but at the same time we are saddened, because much more of our compatriots are still in Russian enemy captivity,” the message reads.
The Coordinating Staff noted that representatives of the Security and Defense Forces, the Ombudsman, state institutions, ministries and institutions are involved in the work of returning Ukrainian prisoners of war from enemy captivity.
“The Coordinating Staff thanks all partners with whom it fruitfully cooperates: patrons and charitable foundations that take care of the program for children “People of the Future”, doctors from the “Inflammable” project, lawyers and bar associations that constantly provide free legal assistance to members of families of prisoners, missing persons, civilian prisoners, we thank public organizations and family reunifications, international partners, whose support is invaluable,” the statement reads.
As reported by ArmyInform, on December 30, 59 prisoners of war were exchanged since the beginning of the large-scale invasion. 187 servicemen and two civilians returned to Ukraine.
