President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the third phase of the 1000 for 1000 prisoner of war exchange will take place on Sunday, May 25.
As reported by Ukrinform, the President made this statement in his evening video address.
“Tomorrow is the third phase. These days we aim to bring back a thousand of our people. But the task is to free absolutely everyone who is currently held in Russia. This is a joint mission for our intelligence services, our diplomats, and our entire state,” Zelensky emphasized.
He noted that while the task is difficult, it must be completed.
The President also expressed gratitude to international partners:
“I thank everyone around the world who is helping Ukraine. It is truly very important that our partners — each leader, each country — support us in this complex effort,” he said.
On May 23, as part of the 1000 for 1000 exchange, 390 Ukrainian prisoners of war were returned home.
On May 24, President Zelensky confirmed that 307 more Ukrainian servicemen had been freed from Russian captivity.
According to the Coordination Headquarters, all 307 released defenders were male soldiers from the ranks of privates and sergeants.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
Source: Third phase of POW exchange to take place Sunday – Zelensky
