“Today, February 16, 2023, another exchange took place, as a result of which 101 servicemen of the Russian Defense Ministry were released from Ukrainian captivity, 44 of which are our countrymen,” TASS quoted her as saying.
According to her, those released will be returned home “in the coming days” after initial examinations by doctors and emergency assistance.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that on February 16, 101 Russian servicemen were returned from captivity.
All the released soldiers are already receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.