Ukraine ready to release 309 people for Donbas militants in exchange for 87 Ukrainian hostages, - Tandit

Adviser to SBU head Yurii Tandit stated that Ukraine is ready to release 309 people claimed by Donbas terrorists in exchange for 87 Ukrainian hostages held there.

He said on air of 5 Channel, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrainski Novyny.

"We have reached the point where we are discussing the formula for the release. We are discussing 87 our hostages confirmed by the Donbas terrorists, who are illegally held in Donetsk and Luhansk. We are ready to consider a release by formula "87 by 309"," he said.

Tandit added that among these 309 persons the Ukrainian side is willing to release there are no people who committed grave crimes or crimes related to the anti-terrorist operation.