Iryna Vereshchuk stated that the prisoners will be released, and the Ukrainian side is making every effort to do so.
Deputy Prime Minister of Iryna Vereshchuk stated that about 700 Ukrainian servicemen are in the captivity of the Russian Federation , Interfax-Ukraine reports. military, we have, in principle, an approximate parity: we have more than 700 of their prisoners, and they have about the same number, “- said Vereshchuk.
She noted that the situation is complicated by the fact that Russian troops are also taking hostages civilians in the occupied territories.
“Our civilians (captive – ed.) They captured more than 1,000 people, and unfortunately about 500 of them are women, and we will obviously repeat over and over again … we will not exchange the military for civilians – it is forbidden by the Geneva Conventions. we will not violate international humanitarian law, and therefore we demand the unconditional release and transfer of civilians to the Ukrainian side, “the minister said.
According to her, Russia does not adhere to the Geneva Convention on Ukrainian Prisoners of War.
Vereshchuk also noted that prisoners will be released, Ukrainian the party makes every effort to do so.
“We submit lists constantly. Another thing is that the enemy does not agree with everyone, but gives only partially and only those whom they consider necessary to give. This is a constant, permanent struggle for people, but we will not leave them … wait a bit You understand what kind of enemy we are dealing with, “the Deputy Prime Minister added.
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Minister for the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk said that the fourth exchange of prisoners took place in Ukraine today – 30 Ukrainians were exchanged, including which both military and civilian.
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