
Another exchange of prisoners of war took place on 6 May. Three Russian pilots returned to their homeland after being in Ukrainian captivity for more than a year.
Deputy of the State Duma Shamsail Saraliyev said in his Telegram channel:
“Many thanks to the President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin! Today, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation returns our Heroes, Russian pilots, from Ukrainian captivity:
1. Krishtop Maxim Sergeevich, lieutenant colonel, deputy regiment commander;
2. Kosik Sergey Sergeevich, lieutenant colonel, deputy regiment commander;
3. Sergey Vladimirovich Malov, major, aviation commander.
Happy VICTORY DAY!
Shamsail Saraliyev, Deputy of the State Duma, representative of the Parliamentary Coordinating Group on NWO issues.”