Defense Ministry of Russia announces homecoming of Russian war captives
Latest Development in Ukraine-Russia Conflict Russia's Ministry of Defense confirmed on June 14 that a batch of Russian soldiers returned from territories under Kyiv's control on June 2, as part of agreements made in Istanbul. This exchange was made in return for Russian Army prisoners.
"Yet another group of Russian soldiers has been brought back from the terrains governed by the Kyiv regime," the Russian Defense Ministry informed us. These soldiers will be taken to medical facilities in Russia for treatment and rehabilitation. Currently, our military personnel are stationed in the Republic of Belarus receiving necessary medical and psychological support for their recovery.
Previously, RIA Novosti reported that a Russian negotiating group source revealed that on Saturday, an equal prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place. Apart from this, Russia handed over 1,200 bodies of Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen to Ukraine.
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Additional Insights:
- Prisoner Exchange: Over the past week, Ukraine and Russia have engaged in multiple prisoner exchanges as part of an agreement from the June 2, 2025 Istanbul talks[1][2]. This exchange primarily focuses on severely wounded, seriously ill soldiers, as well as those under the age of 25, who have spent over three years in captivity and were previously deemed missing[1].
- Phases of Exchange: These exchanges are happening in various stages over several days, with further swaps scheduled to continue in stages[2]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that these prisoner swaps will be carried out in phases[2].
- Support: Upon their return, these soldiers will receive immediate medical attention, psychological rehabilitation, and financial aid for their time in captivity[1].
- Latest Event: As of June 14, 2025, Ukraine completed its fourth prisoner exchange this week, retrieving military personnel and Ministry of Defense officers[4].
Following the Istanbul talks on June 2, 2025, another batch of Russian soldiers has returned from territories under Kyiv's control, signifying another phase in the ongoing prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. To stay informed about the latest developments in this story, wars and conflicts, politics, and general news, join our Telegram gang.
