Zelenskyy on prisoner exchanges: Nothing happens for nothing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: Getty Images)
Today, on October 19, more than 90 defenders returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity. This indicates that Ukraine's position is strengthening, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“It is important to understand this: nothing happens for nothing. We always need strong positions for Ukraine. We always need to increase the capabilities of our state. In times of war, the result is only achieved. I thank everyone who ensures this,” the President emphasized.
Prisoner exchange on October 19
Today, Ukraine returned 95 defenders from Russian captivity. Zelenskyy said that the released soldiers include members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Territorial Defense, border guards, and law enforcement officers.
The commander of the Azov Brigade, Denys Prokopenko, said that Ukraine had returned 34 Azov fighters from Russian captivity during the exchange.
