On June 7, 2025, tensions flared as Ukraine refuted Russia's accusations of delaying a prisoner-of-war (POW) swap amid a surge in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, leading to fatalities. Ukraine's officials emphasized there was no agreed date for the return of bodies and accused Russia of engaging in "dirty games". This situation reflects broader issues as ceasefire negotiations stall and military confrontations intensify, with Ukrainian defenses successfully intercepting multiple drones and missiles during the recent assaults.
"Today's statements by the Russian side do not correspond to reality or to previous agreements on either the exchange of prisoners or the repatriation of bodies," said Andriy Kovalenko.
Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War stated that there was no fixed date for the return of bodies, questioning Russia's commitments.
Ukraine's air force intercepted 206 drones and nine missiles during a massive attack on Kharkiv, indicating a heightened state of aerial conflict.
Following Russia's drone-and-missile attacks, accusations of delaying POW exchanges have intensified, with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate.
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