Video: A soldier released from captivity recited a poem about Ukraine
Following the 74th prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video featuring the released Ukrainian soldiers. In the video, one of the soldiers recited a poem about Ukraine, which became an emotional highlight of the reunion with his comrades.
In the video, one of the soldiers recited a poem about Ukraine.
"I'm home, Mom..." The president posted a poignant video featuring defenders
released from captivity. One of the soldiers reads a poem about Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/UclGxLaBrT— GLAVKOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) May 15, 2026
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Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war exchange on a 205-for-205 basis, according to preliminary data from reports by the Russian side and Telegram channels. Official details regarding the location, time, and lists of participants are currently being clarified.
Ukraine has managed to repatriate over 9,000 of its citizens from Russian captivity, including both military personnel and hundreds of civilians. This was reported by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, who emphasized that efforts to bring people home are ongoing.
In 2025, Ukraine recorded a record number of civilian deaths since the start of the full-scale war. According to official data, Russia remains the biggest violator of human rights, and the number of victims and the extent of destruction continue to rise.
