A Ukrainian pilot detained in Russia since 2014 is on her way home following a dramatic prisoner swap with Russia. Ukraine's president, Petro Poroshenko, flew to Russia on May 25 morning to bring Nadiya Savchenko home, in exchange for the release of two Russians held by Kyiv. Poroshenko is due to address the nation at 3.15 pm (12.15 GMT).
The Guardian: Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko released by Russia in prisoner swap
Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko at the court in the southern Russian town of Donetsk, on March 9, 2016. Ukraine's president, Petro Poroshenko, flew to Russia on May 25 morning to bring Nadiya Savchenko home, in exchange for the release of two Russians held by Kyiv.
