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Zelensky also hinted at the possibility of a prisoner exchange, stating that Ukraine is prepared to return the captured soldiers to North Korea if Kim Jong-un is willing to facilitate the exchange of Ukrainian soldiers currently held captive in Russia. This proposed exchange illustrates the complex web of alliances and hostilities that have emerged from the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

The Broader Context of the Conflict

The tragic backdrop to this recent development is the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, which began with the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Reports from the United Nations indicate that this conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 12,300 civilians, with extensive damage to infrastructure, including over 700 medical facilities and 1,500 schools.