US EditionUkraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with Russia
- On June 13, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 1,200 deceased soldiers and citizens from Russia under an agreement made in Istanbul.
- This transfer occurred after several meetings in Istanbul, where both sides agreed to exchange prisoners but were unable to secure a ceasefire.
- Russia reported transferring the bodies of 1,212 Ukrainian soldiers as an initial step, while Ukraine referred to the development as part of a broader exchange despite reported disputes.
- Russian authorities claimed that Ukraine did not retrieve the initial batch of bodies, a charge Kyiv rejected by describing Moscow's statements as a "dirty, political game."
- The repatriation marks a tangible outcome from the peace talks but highlights ongoing tensions and unresolved issues between the two sides.
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Ukraine Repatriates More Bodies of Fallen Soldiers in Line with an ...
Russia delivered to Ukraine on Friday the bodies of 1,200 fallen Ukrainian military personnel, as part of the agreement reached between the two parties in the June 2 negotiations in Istanbul. This was reported by an undisclosed source quoted by Russian media. READ ALSO: Russia and Ukraine concretize new exchange of prisoners According to the same source, Ukraine did not return a single body to Russia this time. This is the second delivery made b…
Ukraine Repatriates More Bodies of Fallen Soldiers in Line with Agreement with Russia
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Ukraine has repatriated more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement reached during peace talks in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, Ukrainian officials said Friday. World News | Ukraine Repatriates More Bodies of Fallen Soldiers in Line with Agreement with Russia.
"According to the claims of the Russian side, the bodies are those of Ukrainian citizens, including the military," the coordinating headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war announced on Friday.
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