Ukraine frees seven civilians held by Russia for years after long prisoner swap
TL;DR
Ukraine secured the return of seven civilians unlawfully detained by Russia since 2022, including a Tyra’s Angels volunteer and medic Yuliia Paievska, ages 35–66, abducted across Mariupol and other occupied areas. The exchange was brokered through direct talks with Russia’s new human rights commissioner and came the day after Kyiv freed 160 Ukrainian POWs; Kyiv says it will continue efforts to bring home all civilians and military personnel held by Russia.
- Ukraine brings home 7 civilians unlawfully held by Russia 'for years,' ombudsman says The Kyiv Independent
- Russia and Ukraine Release 160 POWs Each The Moscow Times
- Ukraine returns 160 servicemen from Russian captivity, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- SSU releases exclusive footage of prisoner exchange Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Seven Ukrainian Civilians Held Since 2022 Returned from Russian Captivity Kyiv Post
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