"Don’t cry, daughter. It's okay."

First conversation between Ukrainian Defender Oleksandr, returned from Russian captivity today, and his children – and the moment he reunites with his wife.

Oleksandr spent nearly two years in Russian captivity.

📹: DW https://t.co/J5N1k36DBK pic.twitter.com/K1Yn7evfvc

— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 5 mars 2026

"Don’t cry, daughter. It's okay." First conversation between Ukrainian Defender Oleksandr, returned from Russian captivity today, and his children – and the moment he reunites with his wife. Oleksandr spent nearly two years in Russian captivity. : DW

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