Zelenskyy offers to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian war prisoners
Monday, 13 January 2025 () Ukraine is willing to exchange captured North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. President Zelenskyy announced this potential swap on X. Ukraine claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers and accuses Pyongyang of sending troops to support Russia. Kyiv expects to capture more troops amidst ongoing battles.
Comments come after Ukrainian forces detained two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region who have since reportedly been sent to Kyiv for questioning.
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