Joel Dullroy
August 25, 2025Advertisement
Ukrainian soldiers returned home after over three years in Russian captivity, some held since the invasion's early days. Families reunited in emotional scenes, but the moment also highlighted deep trauma and the 70,000 Ukrainians still missing.
The release coincided with Independence Day, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed continued resistance. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on a visit to Kyiv, joined in with his support.