9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap

Nearly 100 prisoners of war were recently released in an exchange between Russia and Ukraine, including nine Ukrainian women who were on trial in Russia, accused by prosecutors of supporting terrorism because of their connection to the Azov Regiment.

9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap
A group of women, holding bouquets of yellow flowers, are wrapped in yellow and blue banners as they stand outside.

Nearly 100 prisoners of war were recently released in an exchange between Russia and Ukraine, including nine Ukrainian women who were on trial in Russia, accused by prosecutors of supporting terrorism because of their connection to the Azov Regiment.