But Adik has now returned to Ukraine, as part of a New Year prisoner swap in which 140 Ukrainian soldiers were freed from Russia. Adik was taken prisoner from Azovstal Iron and Steel Works, alongside his owner and defenders of Mariupol. More than 200 Ukrainian and Russian soldiers were freed in the prisoner swap, which took place at undisclosed locations. Footage captured the relief on the Ukrainian soldiers' faces as they celebrated their freedom with one another. Adik was taken prisoner from Azovstal Iron and Steel Works, alongside his owner and defenders of Mariupol.

Source: The Nation January 01, 2023 12:05 UTC