The last-minute swap offer from the Ukrainian leader created the agenda all over the world. Zelenskiy published a photo yesterday, announcing the capture of the Ukrainian opposition leader Medvedchuk, who has close relations with Russian President Putin. Zelensky asked Russia for the Ukrainians who had been captured during the war in exchange for giving Medvedchuk, which was captured 48 days after the start of the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his video message evaluating the 48th day of the war, stated that Russia, which attacked his country, suffered great losses. “The Russian army suffered more losses in these 48 days in 2 wars in Chechnya and more than the Soviet Union lost in Afghanistan in 10 years,” Zelenskiy said.
EXCHANGE OFFERED! ‘THE UKRAINIANS KEPT CAPTAIN BY THE RUSSIAN…’
Zelenskiy made a statement about Viktor Medvedçuk, who was detained by the Ukraine Security Service (SBU) in a special operation, and shared a photo of him in handcuffs.
Explaining that Medvedchuk managed to hide for 48 days, but they managed to capture him, Zelenskiy said, “I propose to the Russian Federation to exchange Medvedchuk with Ukrainians held captive by the Russians. Our law enforcement officers and army should also consider this possibility.”
MEDVEDÇUK, THE GODFATHER OF Putin’s Daughter
Medvedchuk, who is claimed to be the godfather of Putin’s daughter, served as the leader of the Opposition Platform for Life, known as Ukraine’s second largest party. Medvedçuk was sentenced to house arrest in May 2021 on suspicion of treason. Medvedchuk had escaped from house arrest after the start of the war in the country.