President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said about the agreement with the Russian authorities on the repatriation of prisoners in Russia Yuri Soloshenko and Gennady Afanasiev. According to him, there is also progress in the liberation of Ukrainians held in Donbas.
“I am far from being able to make promises or call a lot of names I can only say that by prior arrangement, we can expect to return home Afanasyev and Soloshenko.”, – Quotes the head of state “Interfax Ukraine “.
He also said that negotiations for the release of 25 Ukrainians, who were detained on the territory of Donetsk and Lugansk regions. “We are at the finish line on the conditions, terms and procedures for their return,” – said Poroshenko.
He also said that the headquarters, which includes diplomats, public figures and security officials, is working on the release of other Ukrainians detained in Russia and the Donbas.
Poroshenko has repeatedly called on Russia to release all “Ukrainian hostages,” but so far spared and sent back home was only Hope Savchenko.
Gennady Afanasiev in Russia sentenced to seven years in prison, and Yuri Soloshenko – to six years in a penal colony for espionage in favor of Ukraine.
During a recent ceremony Savchenko awarding the Order of Hero of Ukraine Poroshenko also reminded of Soloshenko and Afanasyev, stressing that the country is waiting for their return.
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