Mother's 3-Year Wait Ends: Ukrainian Marine Returns Home in 1000-for-1000 Exchange

A Ukrainian mother's three-year wait ends with the return of her son, a marine, from Russian captivity. Nataliya Pushkuts from Oradіvka village, Uman district, watched anxiously as the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange unfolded. "Three years and two months," she recounts, her voice thick with emotion. "I hoped, I waited, I knew he would come home." The video shows Oleksandr's emotional reunion with his mother, a testament to the resilience of the Ukrainian people. His release is a small victory in a larger, ongoing conflict, but it is a powerful symbol of hope and perseverance. Oleksandr, speaking briefly in a video message, expresses gratitude for those who worked towards his release and for the support of his fellow Ukrainians. Nataliya's story is a reminder of the countless families enduring the pain of war, and their unwavering belief in the eventual return of their loved ones.