Russian and Ukraine got back 60 soldiers each in the latest prisoner swap on Tuesday.
Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermak heralded the exchange on Twitter, saying; “60 people are coming home. Among them are army servicemen, the National and Border Guards.”
The released Ukrainian prisoners of war included soldiers who were taken captive during Russia's siege of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, Yermak said on his Telegram account.
Russian Defense Ministry also confirmed the return of 60 Russian soldiers to Moscow.
On Set. 21, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war, as a result of Türkiye’s mediation and diplomatic efforts.
Another successful POWs swap. Symbolically, it took place on the Armed Forces Day. 60 people are coming home. Among them are army servicemen, the National and Border Guards. pic.twitter.com/EoNCEbTiht
— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) December 6, 2022