Zelensky: strategy for the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity presented at the Stavka

Zelensky: strategy for the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity presented at the Stavka

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The Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff presented a strategy for the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity. The President instructed the agencies to hold a briefing and engage civil society organizations in this work.

A strategy for the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity was presented at today's Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a video message, UNN reports.

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"I have just held a meeting. There was a report by Chief Commander Syrsky. The front is our main defense area. Toretsk. Pokrovsk and others. Most of the Russian assaults are taking place there, and we are paying maximum defense attention. The priority supply is there. Everything that is needed now," Zelensky said.

According to him, the Chief of Staff reported separately on the operation in the Kursk region.

"There is a new advancement. There is a new addition to our exchange fund. General Syrsky also reported on the completion of the liberation of the town of Suji from the Russian military. A Ukrainian military commandant's office is being set up there. Several other settlements have also been liberated. In total, more than 80 have been liberated. I am grateful to each of our soldiers who are making this possible. Well done!" - Zelensky emphasized.

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The President also said that a strategy for the return of Ukrainians from captivity had been presented at the meeting.

Today, the strategy for the return of our people from Russian captivity was presented at the Stavka. There are many delicate details. Everything related to the formation of lists. It is about working with partners. I instructed the GUR, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine to present to the public the details that our people need to know about how we return prisoners. I also instructed to involve public organizations of the relatives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who are now in captivity in this work. We need to build trust. Everything will be presented at the briefing

- Zelensky said.

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