Chernigiv Region, Ukraine, May 24, 2025 (AFP) - 'Seventh heaven': Tears and laughter as Ukrainian POWs return

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Waxy and emaciated, Konstantin Steblev spoke to his mother for the first time in three years after being released as part of the biggest ever prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. "Hello mum, how are you?," the 31-year-old soldier said, moments after stepping back onto Ukrainian soil on Friday. "I love you. Don't be sad. It wasn't my fault. I promised I would come back safe and sound," he said, smiling but with watery eyes. Steblev, who was c......

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