Azov commanders will be in Turkiye until end of war, Zelensky says

“We returned 215 people from Russian captivity: 188 defenders of #Azovstal and Mariupol. 108 Azov warriors, national guards, marines, border guards, policemen, territorial defense, Security Service employees. They’re safe now. We remember and try to save everyone,” Zelensky said.

Zelensky noted that according to the agreements with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the five released Azov commanders will be in comfortable conditions in Turkey until the end of the war, and will be able to see their families.

Zelensky thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his role in the prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia.

“I sincerely thank President Erdoğan for his leading role in liberating our people,” Zelensky said.

“Ukraine freed 10 foreign citizens from Russian captivity as a sign of gratitude for their help to our state. 5 citizens of the United Kingdom, 2 citizens of the United States, citizens of Morocco, Sweden and Croatia. They’ll return home with the mediation of Saudi Arabia. I’m truly grateful to everyone who contributed to that!,” he added. (ILKHA)