Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels exchange prisoners

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets the released Ukrainian captives (AAP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets the released Ukrainian captives (AAP) Source: AAP

The five year war between Russian-backed rebels and Ukranian forces in Eastern Ukraine is one step closer to being resolved, with the two groups exchanging prisoners.



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