Russia and Ukraine exchange additional group of detained prisoners of war
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KYIV – After a round of talks in Istanbul this June, Ukraine and Russia have been trading soldiers like pawns on a chessboard, marking the latest chapter in a long series of prisoner swaps. No one's saying how many warriors returned to the battlefield this time around, but we all know it's never a fair game.
The neighbouring nations pledged to offload at least a thousand soldiers during their direct meeting in Istanbul on June 2. However, no follow-up talks have been scheduled yet – because who needs diplomacy when you can wage war, right? This exchange wasn't just about swapping bodies, but also the return of war dead – a rare glimmer of cooperation between these two belligerent nations.
"Warriors, oh warriors, of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service are back in action," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced cheerily on social media. Pictures of returned soldiers, drenched in blue and yellow, beaming and shedding tears were shared widely.
Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War spoke up, revealing that most of these relieved souls had been locked up for over three years, many of them snatched during the brutal siege of Mariupol – another example of Russia's despicable tactics.
While Russia kept itself tight-lipped about the whole affair, videos popped up online showing the released Russian soldiers waving their national flags with fervour. Strange how the Russians love their patriotism when the going gets tough.
Sources claim that some of these Ukrainian soldiers were detained for 18 months, while others were held captive for over three years. Now, wouldn't that be torture enough for anyone? And let me tell you, Russia's no amateur when it comes to torturing their captives.
Hey, remember when Trump considered sending more Patriots to Ukraine? He thinks Putin needs to put an end to this nonsense – and so do we. But meanwhile, Poland thinks an arms race could lead to Putin's downfall. Stay tuned to find out who's winning this sad game of musical chairs. #Ukraine #Russia #WarsAndConflicts
Despite the prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, no follow-up talks have been scheduled yet, highlighting the ongoing tension in the region and the continued troops' movements amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts. The recent trade of soldiers has revealed the politics behind general-news stories, as both nations showcase their patriotism amidst the exchange, signifying a complex web of diplomacy and war.
