Viktor Syvak
Viktor Syvak is a Ukrainian soldier who was recently released in a significant prisoner swap after being held captive for 37 months and 12 days in the port city of Mariupol. His emotional return was marked by a joyful reunion with family and supporters, highlighting the resilience and hope of those affected by the ongoing conflict.
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58-year-old Viktor Syvak, told AFP he was overcome by the emotional homecoming.
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