Among those released is 28-year-old Aiden Aslin, whom the militants of the so-called “DPR” "sentenced" to death.
Five citizens of Great Britain, who were held by the Russian invaders and their accomplices in the occupied Donbas, were released and returned home.
This was announced by British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
“Extremely welcome news that five British citizens who were held by Russia-backed satellites in eastern Ukraine have been safely returned, ending months of uncertainty and suffering for them and their families,” Truss said.
British MP Robert Jenrick said that among those released is 28-year-old Aiden Aslin, who was “sentenced” to death by militants of the so-called “DPR”.
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According to The Guardian, Aslin was a Ukrainian marine. He was captured by Russian troops in the besieged city of Mariupol in April.
Although Truss did not confirm that Saudi Arabia was involved in the release, as previously reported by Reuters, Jenrick thanked the Crown Prince of Arabia for the “important work “.
Later, the publication wrote that Russia released US citizens Alexander Drueke, 39, and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, 27, as part of a prisoner exchange. This was announced by a representative of the family.
Both natives of Alabama were captured in June during the fighting in eastern Ukraine. They were believed to be the first US citizens to be confirmed.
Reuters previously reported that Russia had released 10 foreign prisoners of war captured in Ukraine through the mediation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The list includes citizens of the USA, Britain, Sweden, Croatia and Morocco.
