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Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 Prisoners of War

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Moment Ukraine prisoners of war are reunited with families as 190 freed

President Zelensky has shared footage of the moment Ukrainian prisoners of war were reunited with their families.

The service personnel returned home following an agreed prisoner swap with Russia, freeing 190 people.

Many wore Ukrainian flags around their bodies and shed tears as they embraced loved ones.

It comes after news that North Korean soldiers could be training to join Russian armed forces in their invasion of Ukraine.

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