Zelenskyy says Ukraine preparing new prisoner swap with Russia

Ukraine is working on preparations for a new prisoner exchange with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Report informs via RBC-Ukraine.

According to him, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War has already prepared the necessary documents and lists for the exchange and maintains regular contact with the Russian side.

"We discussed the results of the exchanges that have already taken place this year and the preparations for the next ones. We hope that in the near future we will be able to welcome home Ukrainians held captive in Russia and in the temporarily occupied territory," the statement said.

According to Zelenskyy, work is underway on the return of Ukrainian citizens across all categories - journalists, officials, and military personnel.

In February, the Ukrainian leader stated that 7,000 prisoners are held in Russia, while 4,000 are held in Ukraine.