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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Speaks To Melitopol's Mayor Fedorov After His Release
A video released by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence shows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking with Melitopol's mayor Ivan Fedorov who was released by Russian forces. Mayor Fedorov was detained by Russian forces on March 11. According to a video, mayor Ivan Fedorov thanked Zelenskyy for not "abandoning him" and Zelenskyy replied, "we don't abandon our own." Furthermore, nine captured Russian soldiers were handed over to secure the freedom of the mayor.