Prisoner exchange, appointment of a new commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Main news for June 19.

Today, June 19, Ukrainian soldiers returned home after long months in Russian captivity. The exchange took place at the border of Ukraine and Belarus, and the released warriors were met by their relatives and friends in Chernihiv. Now they are undergoing initial adaptation before being assigned to rehabilitation centers. Among those returned are representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service, who had been in captivity since 2022.

In the meantime, Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov as the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He has an impressive background and has implemented successful reforms in military units. A case has also been opened regarding large-scale embezzlement at the state enterprise 'Document', where abuses and the embezzlement of 21 million UAH have been uncovered. Law enforcement is already conducting an investigation and warning about suspicions of corruption schemes against officials.

Ukrainian defenders returned home after the prisoner exchange with Russia, and the new commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is interested in taking measures against corruption in various areas, including military.