Ukrainian POWs Released in Kyiv after Swap with Russia
- September 14, 2024 12:03am
- 358
49 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in Kyiv, Ukraine after a swap with Russian forces. The swap was the second since Ukraine began taking territory in the Kursk region of Russia, where most of their own prisoners are captured.
Forty-nine Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in Kyiv, Ukraine after a swap with Russian forces. The swap was the second since Ukraine began taking territory in the Kursk region of Russia, where most of their own prisoners are captured.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the latest swap on Friday, stating that 49 Ukrainians were brought home via the swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
Ukrainian POWs Released in Kyiv after Swap with Russia
"Another return of our people — something we always wait for and work tirelessly to achieve," the Ukrainian president said.
Zelenskyy specifically thanked the Ukrainian military units responsible for the continued capture of Russian soldiers, stating that these victories are what allowed the nation to demand swaps.
Ukrainian POWs Released in Kyiv after Swap with Russia
"All our warriors who capture Russian occupiers, and all our services that neutralize Russian saboteurs and collaborators, bring closer the liberation of our people," Zelenskyy said. "We must bring home every single one of our people, both military and civilian."
Prisoners released this week included both military personnel and civilians.
Ukrainian POWs Released in Kyiv after Swap with Russia
Neither Ukraine nor Russia have acknowledged how many captured Russians were traded for the 49 Ukrainian prisoners.
The citizens' release comes as Ukraine begs the United States for clearance to fire American missiles into Moscow.
Ukrainian POWs Released in Kyiv after Swap with Russia
President Biden is facing mounting pressure to lift the ban on Ukraine using U.S. weapons to strike deep inside Russia and appeared to admit on Tuesday that his administration is moving in that direction.
"We’re working that out right now," he said when asked by reporters whether he would allow Ukraine to use the long-range Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to target sites inside Russia.
Support for lifting the ban has come from all sides.
A group of high-level House Republicans wrote to the president this week arguing that such restrictions "have hampered Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia’s war of aggression and have given the Kremlin’s forces a sanctuary from which it can attack Ukraine with impunity."
The United States has so far been hesitant to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons that could be used to strike targets inside Russia, fearing that it could escalate the conflict. However, as Ukraine continues to make gains on the battlefield, pressure is mounting on the Biden administration to reconsider its position.
The release of the Ukrainian prisoners is a welcome development, but it is important to remember that many more Ukrainian prisoners remain in Russian custody. The United States and its allies must continue to press for their release and to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom and sovereignty.
Related articles
-
Belfast Woman Faces Assault Charges After Allegedly Attacking Good Samaritans Who Tried to Free Captured Baby Seagull
A Belfast woman is facing assault charges after she allegedly attacked good Samaritans who attempted to free a baby seagull she had captured. Angela...
- 05 Oct 2024
-
Wayfair's Fall Way Day Sale: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays with Unbelievable Deals
Get ready for Wayfair's Fall Way Day sale from October 5th to 7th, featuring over one million items on discount and site-wide free shipping. Take...
- 05 Oct 2024
-
Israel's Effort to Dismantle Hezbollah: Analysis by Gen. Jack Keane
Gen. Jack Keane, Fox News senior strategic analyst, analyzes Israel's ongoing operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting the threat posed...
- 05 Oct 2024
-
Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris
Former President Obama will hit the campaign trail next week for Vice President Harris, focusing on key battleground states in the lead up to...
- 05 Oct 2024
-
Biden Rejects Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Sites
In a significant policy shift, President Biden stated that he would not support an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities following Iran's...
- 04 Oct 2024
-
Targeted Shooting in Cancun Kills Mexican Man
A Mexican man was shot dead in broad daylight near a luxury resort in Cancun on Wednesday afternoon in what authorities believe was a targeted...
- 04 Oct 2024
Leave a comment
Your comment is awaiting moderation. We save your draft here
0 Comments
Chưa có bình luận nào