Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is willing to release North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region of Russia in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers being held captive in Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he is willing to give two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine back to Pyongyang in exchange for prisoners of war in Russia

Zelensky also said there may be other options available to North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return home.