Ukrainian authorities say Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted by Russian forces. -EPA
Ivan Fedorov, the mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol who was allegedly abducted last week, has been freed, the government in Kyiv says.
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Fedorov, 33, was released on Wednesday in exchange for nine captured Russian conscripts, a spokesperson for Ukraine's presidential office said, according to local media.
Fedorov was said to have been kidnapped last Friday by unknown persons in the southern city.
Melitopol has a population of almost 150,000 and has been occupied by Russian troops since nearly the start of the war three weeks ago.
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