Russia has handed over a total of 63 Ukrainian soldiers who crossed the border into Russian last week in exchange for all the Russian paratroopers detained in Ukraine, a paratroop commander said on Sunday.
“The negotiations were difficult. But common sense prevailed and everything ended well,” said Alexei Ragozin, deputy commander of the Russian Airborne Forces.Ragozin said the Russian side had done everything for the soonest release of the servicemen, accordingto Xinhua. “The relevant authorities just handed over 63 Ukrainian military men, who crossed the border into Russia Aug 27,” he said, adding that the soldiers were accommodated in a temporary camp where they received all required assistance.