Several of the released soldiers defended Mariupol and Azovstal and had been held by Russia since the first months of the full-scale invasion.

Ukraine has secured the return of 186 of its citizens from Russian captivity in the latest prisoner exchange.

Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed that 185 Russian POWs had returned home, saying that they are currently in Belarus and will be receiving the psychological and medical care…

Several of the released soldiers defended Mariupol and Azovstal and had been held by Russia since the first months of the full-scale invasion.

The returned Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus

Домой возвращаются 185 украинских защитников.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 185 Ukrainian defenders and one civilian have been returned from Russian captivity. — Ukrinform.