Ukrainian soldiers kiss the ground as they return home after prisoner of war exchange with Russia

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) have been filmed arriving back in their country after an exchange with Russia.

In this latest POW swap, 45 Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians were released from Russia's captivity.

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[RickTheMaverick]

they definitely weren't feeding them, they all skinny and starved. It's a great thing they are alive and can get back to their loved ones

[stockholmkyiv]

Seems like Russia doesn't feed the prisoners of war. No surprise here

[czuehqt]

Глядя на эти кадры так и хочется сказать - пленных не брать!

[Тригада-]

Один автобус привёз из плена, сейчас другой отвезёт на фронт👍

[lucax]

I hope they're fed well, have a loved one they can stay with, and have a comfortable bed to sleep in. They shouldn't be reminded about war or being held prisoner.

[Tie-dyedTexan]

May all soldiers everywhere return to their homelands & families safely 🙏🏼

[jsjrusd]

Жалко всех, они все молодые, пусть быстрее кончится эта война, и все .нации живут мирно, без войны,

[JoboMcFakeAF]

I bet half of them go back. Not because they're forced, but because they want to.

[paulaw]

They are all so thin, but those smiles are wonderful.

[wandamcnally]

Bless these men and please, feed them and send them to their families!

[farukaziz]

Praise God for returning them back safe and sound

[benjaminmartin]

Those men needs some hugs, celebrating, and lots of good home cooked meals.

[yivguks]

It's sad how thin they are after the war 😢 im happy for them that they finally returned to their families🎉😊

[alokkoul]

*A true soldier fight not because he hates what's in front of him, but because he loves what's left behind him*

[henrycodespoti]

Typical Russia treatment of prisoners as always

[mzypmfl]

Как он хорошо обнимает землю матушку Русскую.

[sOutrunFan]

This makes me very, very happy.. even as a foreigner!

[flawlessvvss]

“Alright boys get some rest, we go to the frontlines first thing tomorrow morning” 💀

[mickbond]

Look at them, none of them have bruises or any kind of torturing.
All clean, as they came out from sauna.
But they still screaming fascist words

[Leonardo.....]

Oh man look at their health. They faced very tough time in prison.