A prisoner exchange took place, during which 157 people returned to Ukraine: servicemen of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and civilians.

This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 5.

According to the President, most of them had been in captivity since 2022.

“Today’s exchange took place after a long pause, and it is very important that it was carried out. I thank everyone working for exchanges, and everyone on the frontline who replenishes the exchange fund for Ukraine.

Without the determination of our warriors, such exchanges would be impossible, so every result of our units is what enables us to bring Ukrainians home from Russia”, — Zelenskyy stated.

He promised to continue efforts to free all Ukrainians from captivity.

“We must return and will definitely return everyone. We are working on every name. So that every family gets their loved ones back”, — the President said.