The Ombudsman of Ukraine Lyudmila Denisova confirmed the beginning of the process of exchange of prisoners between the Donbass and Kiev.
“At this moment, the long-awaited process of mutual liberation began in Mayorsk, Donetsk region: our guys are returning to their homeland”, – Denisova said in her Telegram channel.
The start of the exchange process was also confirmed by the office of the President of Ukraine.
“In the Donetsk region, the Maiorskoye checkpoint has begun the process of releasing detainees”, – the office said in a Facebook post.
On Sunday, in the area of the DPR-controlled city of Gorlovka, an exchange of prisoners takes place between Kiev and Donbass militias. This is the first exchange of prisoners in two years.