Ten Ukrainian civilians, detained by Russia for years, have returned to Kyiv following Vatican-mediated negotiations. These individuals, some of whom were captured before the 2022 full-scale invasion and after the 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, represent a rare instance of prisoner release in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced their arrival and highlighted the significance of their release amidst the broader context of many Ukrainians still being held. The involvement of the Vatican in securing their freedom underscores the international dimension of efforts to address the humanitarian aspects of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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10 Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return home after Vatican mediation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv overnight Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. They were freed Friday. Some had been captured years before...
