President Poroshenko greets Savchenko in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has congratulated Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko on her return to Ukraine. 

“Our Nadiya is already in the Ukrainian territory. I’m glad to personally congratulate her on her return,” reads a post on president’s Twitter page.

President Poroshenko also promised to continue the fight to release all Ukrainian captives.

In addition, he thanked everybody who contributed to today’s victory: “Long 709 days of captivity have finally ended,” the President said.

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