50 military personnel returned from DNR, LNR, Crimea in Ukraine swap
During the prisoner exchange with Ukraine, 50 military personnel from the Donetsk People's Republic, the Luhansk People's Republic, and Crimea are being returned to the Russian Federation, reports Lantratova.
Consensus
- 50 military personnel were returned to Russia from DNR, LNR, and Crimea in a prisoner exchange with Ukraine.
- The exchange followed the '270 on 270' formula.
- The exchange took place in Belarus.
- The Russian side had to negotiate extensively to include these personnel in the exchange.
- Ukrainian authorities previously refused to include them in exchange lists, calling them traitors.
- The return was confirmed by Yana Latratova, the Russian ombudsman.
- The personnel are receiving medical and psychological support.
- The exchange involved the Russian Ministry of Defense, relevant services, and the Ukrainian side.
- The personnel are expected to undergo treatment and rehabilitation in Russia.
Points of divergence
- The Russian military personnel are currently in Belarus and being assisted by Latratova before being sent to Russia for treatment. — vedomosti
- Latratova reported that nine Russian soldiers were rescued from 'shadow detention' on Ukraine's territory due to improved communication. — vedomosti
- Latratova mentioned that Russia and Ukraine were discussing exchange lists for prisoners, civilians, and family reunification as of 15 September. — vedomosti
- Latratova stated that among the returned personnel are wounded individuals who require treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration into civilian life. — interfax
- The return of the 50 personnel marks the first time since 2022 that military personnel from DNR, LNR, and Crimea have been returned in such an exchange. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russia returned 50 soldiers from captivity from DNR, LNR and Crimea — Вести
- For the first time in Russia, military personnel from DNR, LNR and Crimea returned within the framework of an exchange with Ukraine — Ведомости
- Military personnel from DNR and LNR returned for the first time since the start of SVO during exchange — Интерфакс
- During prisoner exchange with Ukraine, 50 military personnel from DNR, LNR and Crimea return to Russia, reports Lantratova. — ТАСС (Telegram)