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UK PM Liz Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine

"Hugely welcome news that five British nationals held by Russian-backed proxies in eastern Ukraine are being safely returned, ending months of uncertainty and suffering for them and their families," she said on Twitter.

September 21, 2022 / 22:55 IST
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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday welcomed the release of five British nationals captured in Ukraine, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

"Russia must end the ruthless exploitation of prisoners of war and civilian detainees for political ends."

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first published: Sep 21, 2022 10:55 pm

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