Volodymyr Zelensky announces that 116 Ukrainian soldiers have been repatriated

Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 116 Ukrainian soldiers were repatriated from the captivity of the Russian army, it is about 114 soldiers and sergeants, plus 2 officers, so far no less than 1.762 citizens of Ukraine have been repatriated from the captivity of the Russians.

"We have good news. Another 116 Ukrainians were released from Russian captivity. Of these, 114 are privates and sergeants, and two are officers.

Soldiers of our Army, National Guard, Homeland Defense, Navy, Border Patrol and State Emergency Service.

We are constantly working to bring home all our people held in Russian captivity. And I'm happy every time he succeeds.

Since February 24, our team has managed to return a total of 1.762 Ukrainian men and women from Russian captivity. I also thank everyone involved in helping these people after their return.

Today, I signed the relevant documents to take another step to protect and cleanse our state from those on the side of the aggressor.

There is a request from the Security Service regarding people with evidence of Russian citizenship.

Another legal step will be taken tomorrow to implement NSDC's sanction decisions.

And we are working to synchronize our sanctions decisions with partner jurisdictions. The enemies of the free world have no right to use the free world for their own interests.

Glory to all our soldiers! Thanks to everyone who helps! Glory to Ukraine!"