Moscow delivered 6,000 deceased soldiers and proposes further supply
The ongoing prisoner exchange and body return saga between Russia and Ukraine is far from over. After several rounds of negotiations in Istanbul, a phased agreement has been reached, with the focus on humanitarian aspects of the conflict.
On the Prisoner Exchange Front
Multiple prisoner exchanges have taken place, with the fourth exchange happening on June 14, 2025. These exchanges concentrate on severely wounded and seriously ill soldiers, as well as those under the age of 25. Soldiers from diverse fronts, including Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Kherson, and Kharkiv, are among those being swapped. However, exact numbers have remained undisclosed by Kyiv.
The Repatriation of Bodies
Russia has agreed to return up to 6,000 Ukrainian service members' bodies as part of the Istanbul agreement. The repatriation of bodies is an integral part of the ongoing process and is happening simultaneously with the prisoner exchanges. Unfortunately, specifics regarding the number of bodies returned are not yet available.
The Humanitarian Effort Continues
President Volodymyr Zelensky is hopeful that the prisoner exchanges will be completed by June 20 or 21, 2025. The process is ongoing, with frequent stages taking place over the coming days. It's essential to remember that this ongoing exchange contributes to addressing the humanitarian aspects of the conflict.
Keep in mind that these updates are based on the information available as of mid-2025. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay informed, and let's hope for a peaceful resolution soon.
The prisoner exchanges, a feature of the war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, show no signs of ending, with the fourth exchange taking place on June 14, 2025, focusing on severely wounded and ill soldiers, along with those under 25. The phased Istanbul agreement also entails the repatriation of up to 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies, a critical aspect of the ongoing negotiations, occurring concurrently with the prisoner exchanges. Politics and general news continue to unfold as the humanitarian effort for resolved conflicts centers on this ongoing exchange.
