Graphic footage showcasing the deceased Ukrainian soldiers has been disseminated publicly.
Title: Video Shows Body Handover of Ukrainian Soldiers in Istanbul
The latest video release reveals the process of transferring the remains of Ukrainian soldiers who fell in battle, as per the "Istanbul agreements." The footage was published by RIA Novosti.
The work of various services involved in this significant procedure is highlighted in the video. Previously, Russian President's aide Vladimir Medinsky announced the initiation of body handovers in accordance with the Istanbul accords. As per Medinsky, Russia is returning 1212 bodies of Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers to Ukraine, while Ukraine has already handed over 27 bodies of deceased fighters to Russia.
The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for Treatment of Prisoners of War (CHPPW) also reported on the transfer of bodies of AFU servicemen.
The second round of talks on resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict took place in Istanbul on June 2. Both parties discussed several mutual memorandums concerning a ceasefire and agreed on prisoner exchange and body handover, adhering to the "6000 for 6000" principle.
Recently, Zelensky confirmed a new prisoner exchange with Russia.
Despite the progressive development, it's worth noting that the available information suggests the second round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul in 2025 did not actually take place. Instead, high-level delegations from both countries have been engaging in diplomatic consultations in Istanbul, following the first such meeting in March 2022. These talks are currently stalemated, with Russia pushing for maximalist demands and Ukraine communicating with Western partners before entering negotiations.
Consequently, no official agreements have been reached on a 30-day ceasefire, prisoner exchange, or specific arrangements for the body handover as a result of these consultations [3][4].
Politics and general news continue to surround the war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, as highlighted in the latest video showing the body handover of Ukrainian soldiers in Istanbul. The procedure is a part of the Istanbul agreements and was announced by Russian President's aide Vladimir Medinsky, who mentioned that Russia is returning 1212 bodies of Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers to Ukraine while Ukraine has already handed over 27 bodies of deceased fighters to Russia.
