The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that as a result of negotiations, nine Russian soldiers were returned from Ukrainian captivity. This is specified telegraph channel Defense Department.
It was noted that the Russian army will be taken to Moscow for rehabilitation.
“On November 26, nine Russian soldiers in mortal danger in captivity were extradited from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime,” the Defense Ministry said.
According to the ministry, everyone released from captivity receives the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
Earlier, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), said that he was with Ukraine on November 25. passed Prisoner exchange according to the “9 to 9” formula. The head of the republic noted that among the released Russian fighters was one of the DPR.
Before that Pushilin knowledgeable About the exchange of prisoners of war with Ukraine according to the formula “50 to 50”.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. It was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.