Release 215 Ukrainian prisoners, among whom are the leaders of the "Azov" regiment.

Zelenskyi said that 108 soldiers of the "Azov" regiment, 188 defenders of "Azovstal" and Mariupol, as well as 8 soldiers who were wounded during the Russian terrorist attack in Olenivka were returned.

According to him, this operation was prepared for a long time.

In addition, the president said that the Russians wanted to exchange people's deputy Viktor Medvedchuk for 50 soldiers, but this number was increased to 200.

"Giving Medvedchuk in exchange for our soldiers is not a pity. He went through all the investigative actions provided for by law. "Ukraine received from him everything necessary in the framework of criminal proceedings," Zelenskyi said.

He also said that pregnant defenders have returned to Ukraine.

In addition, the head of state admitted that the most difficult thing was to return commanders Serhiy Volynskyi, Svyatoslav Palamar, Denys Prokopenko, Oleg Khomenko and Denys Shleg. In exchange for them, 55 occupiers were given.

The president added that, according to the agreement with Turkey, 5 released commanders of "Azovstal" will be in this country under the protection of President Recep Erdogan.