Prisoner Exchange: New Details on the Return of Defenders and Touching Photos.

Today, June 19, Ukrainian defenders returned from Russian captivity. The exchange took place at the border between Ukraine and Belarus. This was reported by a correspondent from ‘Hlavkom’.

According to ‘Hlavkom’, the released defenders were taken to Chernigiv, where their relatives and people waiting for their loved ones from captivity met them. The military is currently undergoing initial adaptation: taking showers, eating, and will later be assigned to rehabilitation centers.

Most of the Defenders Were in Captivity Since 2022

Today, soldiers of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service were released, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022.

Russian Campaign to Discredit Ukraine

It was reported that on June 14, Ukraine returned captives taken as far back as 2022. The President expressed gratitude to everyone who assists in the implementation of this complex process, which includes negotiations and organizing exchanges. The return of prisoners of war is one of the key priorities of the Ukrainian government.

Russia plans to culminate its campaign to discredit Ukraine this week in the context of prisoner exchanges. The decision to start this campaign was personally made by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and one of the first deputies of the head of the Kremlin leader's administration is responsible for coordinating the actions of officials and the immediate “response” of Russian media.

The return of Ukrainian defenders from Russian captivity is an important event for the country. The active participation of relatives, government, and military structures in the exchange process is a manifestation of support and care for Ukrainian heroes.

At the same Time, the Russian campaign to discredit Ukraine indicates constant attempts by the enemies of our state to undermine our moral and political values.

Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home to their loved ones with great support and love. The prisoner exchange is an important step in the government's strategy to address this urgent issue. It also reflects the relentless desire of the enemy to undermine our sovereignty, but the Ukrainian people and its army have managed to resist this threat and maintain their dignity and strength.