On May 24, President Zelenskyy announced the return of 307 Ukrainians as part of a large-scale prisoner exchange with Russia, which has reportedly seen 697 individuals returned in just two days. While families celebrated the return of their loved ones, Ukraine faced a new wave of violence, with intense Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resulting in injuries and destruction. British officials condemned the attacks, emphasizing their detrimental impact on civilian safety. As the exchanges continue, the dual realities of relief and tragedy significantly affect the Ukrainian populace.
Just in these two days, 697 people have already been brought back," Zelenskyy said on Telegram, referring to the 1,000-for-1,000 deal brokered in Turkey.
These are not the actions of a country seeking peace," British Foreign Secretary David Lammy wrote on social media.
It was another night of terror for Ukrainian civilians, with yet more injured and more homes destroyed," he said.
I saw the explosion [right here]," said another witness called Vadym.
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