Russian governor says he is ready to meet group keeping soldiers captive

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said on Sunday that he was willing to meet a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters keeping two Russian soldiers captive. The group said earlier it was willing to exchange the soldiers in exchange for a meeting with the governor. "Most likely they killed them, as hard as it is for me to say.

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said on Sunday that he was willing to meet a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters keeping two Russian soldiers captive.

The group said earlier it was willing to exchange the soldiers in exchange for a meeting with the governor.

"Most likely they killed them, as hard as it is for me to say. But if they are alive, from 5-6 p.m - Shebekino checkpoint. I guarantee safety," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.