At the same time, they call on the parties to a complete ceasefire. The press service of the organization said that the opportunity to return home for the New Year and Orthodox Christmas to such a large number of people who were held by the parties to the conflict became a joyful development of events.

This is not only a humanitarian gesture, but also a valuable step towards building trust. We call on the parties to continue trying to improve the lives of people affected by the conflict, "Knyazl said..

In turn, Greminger noted that such actions can bring significant and tangible results. According to him, this progress was made possible through the diligent work of the contact group and demonstrates the importance of this format.

It is important for the parties to continue cooperation with the tripartite Contact Group to achieve sustainable peace, he stressed. On Wednesday, December 27, the exchange of prisoners. The Ukrainian side was handed over 73 hostages who were in captivity in the uncontrolled territories of Donbass. In turn, Ukraine has transferred to the Donbass 233 people.

As reported URA-Inform, on the night of Thursday, December 28, at the airport in Kiev "Borispol" landed two aircraft that brought the prisoners released from the exchange of prisoners from the Donbass.