Zelenskyy announced a draft law for the rehabilitation of released prisoners

• Zelenskyy announced a draft law for the rehabilitation of those released from captivity.
• To ensure equal conditions for assistance to the victims.
• In Ukraine, over 5,000 people have returned from captivity.

This is reported by RBC Ukraine, Ukrinform.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a new draft law that will ensure protection and rehabilitation for Ukrainians released from Russian captivity. He reported this during a meeting, emphasizing the discussion of issues related to the rehabilitation of former captives.

Zelenskyy noted that during the meeting, important issues were discussed: restoring documents, social integration, and rehabilitation after captivity. Special attention was paid to the involvement of civil society organizations.

The head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported on decisions that have already been developed by the Coordination Staff. Zelenskyy added that the new draft law will also ensure equal conditions for assistance to those who received injuries during captivity, including service in the Armed Forces.

In addition, Zelenskyy noted that the preparation of new exchanges continues, and he hopes for their success. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine from captivity, 5,857 people have been returned, and another 555 - through formal exchanges.

Exchanges of prisoners

All rounds of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul concluded with significant exchanges of prisoners. The format of the exchange was initially 1,000 for 1,000, later agreements were reached on the exchange of all seriously injured, as well as military personnel aged 18 to 25. The Ukrainian side does not disclose the number of returned prisoners until all exchanges are completed under the current agreement.

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