The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of the final stage of the prisoner exchange with Ukraine.

The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of the final stage of the prisoner exchange with Ukraine as part of the agreements reached by the parties in Istanbul.

The soldiers released from captivity expressed their gratitude for the rescue.

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At the first stage, 390 military personnel and civilians each return to Russia and Ukraine.

On the eve of May 24, Moscow and Kiev exchanged the "307 for 307" formula as part of the agreements reached by Russia and Ukraine at the talks in Istanbul.

On May 24, Izvestia's correspondent published footage of the C-307 plane landing with Russian servicemen released from Ukrainian captivity in the Moscow Region.