Kyiv, May 24 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that 307 Ukrainian defenders have returned home as part of a negotiated exchange in Turkey.

This brings the total number of returnees to 697 over two days, with the process expected to continue on Sunday.

The exchange involves members of Ukraine's Armed Forces, State Border Guard Service, and National Guard. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to all involved in the exchange process and reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to bringing every captive citizen home.

Sharing a post on X, Zelenskyy said, "Another 307 Ukrainian defenders are home. Today is the second day of the 1,000-for-1,000 exchange that we managed to negotiate in Turkiye. In just these two days, 697 people have...