Prisoner requested by Putin freed in swap with Ukraine – Erdogan — RT World News


Turkish president did not identify the individual, but media speculated he was speaking about Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Turkey to ensure the release of a particular person from Ukrainian custody, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, commenting on a Turkey-mediated prisoner exchange.

“One of the names was repeated many times by Mr. Putin. We have already sent this person to Russia,” the Turkish…



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