Russia's defense ministry has confirmed it swapped 150 Ukrainian POWs for the same number of Russian troops. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has said that 189 Ukrainians had returned home as a result. It's unclear why there is a discrepancy in the numbers.

"The return of our people from Russian captivity is always very good news for each of us. And today is one of such days: our team managed to bring 189 Ukrainians home," Zelensky announced on Telegram.

Among the released included "defenders of Azovstal and Mariupol" - according to his words. Zelensky has vowed to "continue working to free every single person from Russian captivity.

"This is our goal, and we will not forget anyone. I thank the team that is doing everything to bring our people home," he continued. 

On the Russian side, a video posted the country's human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova featured freed soldiers receiving care and aid.