Going to welcome to the program Ukrainian Government forces and russian backed safer says have begun a Prisoner Exchange the swap has been taking place at a checkpoint in the stronghold often yet skits part of an agreement reached earlier this month between ukraine and russia and it was brokered by germany and france steve crania forces and separatists have been fighting in east of ukraine since 2014 on states has claimed more than 13000 lives. Now Russia Ukraine sought prison as last september that raised hopes of a wide a settlement but fighting continues despite a cease fire agreement because. Its been 2 years since not a year for some of us saw her husband roam on. He joined the Ukrainian Army and 2016 a year later he was sent to the conflict zone. Romana was captured near the frontline separatists accused him of being a savage and posted videos of him in captivity. There was a flood of emotions tears. I felt hysterical its horrible to think about it across the front line on the wa
Jobs now the government is to pay them and honor their efforts. Hello im Christine Wonderwall come to the program Ukrainian Government forces and russian backed separatists have begun a Prisoner Exchange the swap has been taking place at a checkpoint in the separatist stronghold often its its part of an agreement reached any of this month between ukraine and russia and brokered by germany and frogs Ukrainian Forces and separatists. In Eastern Ukraine since 2014 the conflict has claimed more than 13000 lives. Now russia and ukraine swapped prison is raising hopes of a wide decision and but fighting continues despite a cease fire agreement. A carefully coordinated rendezvous in ukraines rebel controlled region. The free prisoners include ukrainian riot police accused of firing on protesters in 2014 the controversial swap has angered some activists there but others see it as a crucial step to improving ties with moscow. Its the 2nd major Prisoner Exchange this year september saw another s
Been forced from their homes for the holidays, as the country battles some of its worst bushfires in years. And coming up in half an hour on bbc news, we take a look back at a busy year in the sporting world in review 2019 the year in sport. Hello, good evening. The queen has used her christmas message to say that she has been struck by the sense of purpose younger generations have shown in tackling issues like climate change. Her majesty also acknowleged that 2019 had been a bumpy year. It comes after a year of intense political debate about brexit, as well as a number of personal events affecting the royal family. This morning members of herfamily joined the queen in attending the annual Christmas Day service at sandringham in norfolk. Our royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell reports. Morning service at sandringham. Notable for who attended and who was absent. Making their first appearance, six year old Prince George and four year old princess charlotte. Absent from the main service
Im kristie want to welcome to the program. Ukrainian Government Forces and russian backed separatists have begun a prison a swap in in Eastern Ukraine now the swap has been taking place at a checkpoint near the rebel held city all or lives kept in the don yes region its part of an agreement that russia and ukraine reached the spot where. The carefully coordinated rendezvous in ukraines rebel controlled region the freed prisoners include ukrainian riot police accused of firing on protesters in 2014 the controversial swap has angered some activists there but others see it as a crucial step to improving ties with moscow. Its the 2nd major Prisoner Exchange this year september saw another swap that brought inmates home and foster hope that the war in Eastern Ukraine could soon be over an early victory for ukraines new president volodymyr zelinsky. We have agreed the 1st step to one block but. We have not it is returning our soldiers prisoners. For more than 5 years the Ukrainian Army has b
A nightmare new yorks governor saying is it was an act of terror. And will straightness bushfires have placed a strain on firefighters including many volunteers who have taken leave from their jobs now the government has to pay them and on it there is. Hello im christine one goal welcome to the program the Ukrainian Government forces and russian backed separatists have completed a Prisoner Exchange the swap took place at a checkpoint near the rebel held city office or live in the dont yet region of Eastern Ukraine its part of an agreement that russia and ukraine this month more. Carefully coordinated rendezvous in ukraines rebel controlled region. The freed prisoners include ukrainian riot police accused of firing on protesters in 2014 the controversial swap has angered some activists there but others see it as a crucial step to improving ties with moscow. Its the 2nd major Prisoner Exchange this year september saw another swap that brought inmates home and fostered hope that the war i