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”Wait a little.” Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov commented on the exchange of prisoners from Azovstal

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Anhelina Sheremet
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Fighter of the "Azov" regiment Dmytro Kozatsky (positive "Orest")

Ukraine may soon receive some of its prisoners of war, which Russia captured in Mariupol.

This was announced on the air of the telethon on Wednesday, June 23, by the head of military intelligence and part-time head of the Coordination Staff for the treatment of prisoners Kyrylo Budanov.

"We know the fate of almost everyone, we are working on their release from captivity. I hope that in the near future many people will see their loved ones at home," Budanov said.

This is a gradual exchange of prisoners, it will not be a one-time exchange. In the near future, they hope to release a "more or less significant" number of prisoners. The main problem, according to Budanov, is the exchange of command staff. As for the rank and file, the issue is progressing much easier.

Most of the prisoners of war are in a camp in occupied Olenivka, Donetsk oblast, but periodically "certain people" are taken out to be investigated.

"Wait a little, Iʼm sure youʼll see for yourself soon," Budanov added.