Ukraine returns bodies of fallen soldiers from Russia under Istanbul deal, which fails to bring peace
Ukraine has brought home 1,200 fallen soldiers. Meanwhile, Russia says it is ready to fight forever.
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ISW: Ukraine denies Russian claims on alleged blocking of POW and KIA body exchange
Ukrainian authorities insist that no agreement had been finalized for the exchange as of 6 June.
No Azov soldiers freed in 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap
More than 800 soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard's Azov unit remain in Russian captivity since 2022.
Zelenskyy: “303 defenders are home” after final stage of 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange
Soldiers from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and more are now receiving medical aid and support. Among the freed are National Guard members, border guards, and Mariupol defenders.