Trump congratulates Russia and Ukraine on exchange of prisoners, calls it 'perhaps first giant step to peace'

17:20, 07.09.2019 1 min read

U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Ukraine and Russia on the successful implementation of the mutual release of persons held by the states, calling it a "giant step towards peace."

"Russia and Ukraine just swapped large numbers of prisoners. Very good news, perhaps a first giant step to peace. Congratulations to both countries!" he said on Twitter.