Russia exchanged the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers for 19 Russian soldiers as part of an agreement from peace talks held in Istanbul. Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia’s delegation, confirmed this exchange via Telegram. The talks have led to regular exchanges of captured and deceased soldiers since they resumed in May. Russia aims to return 3,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers, with the latest exchange being a part of that initiative. Future negotiations stall due to Russia’s rigid territorial demands and Ukraine’s dismissal of these as unacceptable.
About 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been exchanged for the bodies of 19 Russian soldiers as part of an agreement reached during ongoing peace talks.
Following peace agreements in Istanbul, Russia has pledged to return the bodies of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers, marking the beginning of a substantial process.
Negotiators from both sides agreed to swap at least 1,000 soldiers each and to include severely wounded soldiers and captured fighters under the age of 25.
Despite peace talks, the gulf between Moscow and Kyiv remains unchanged, with Ukraine rejecting hardline demands from Russia regarding territory and military support.
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