Ukraine and Russia complete second prisoner swap agreed during Istanbul talks
The exchange began on Monday for soldiers aged between 18-25, focusing on seriously wounded and sick Ukrainian service members, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
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The exchange began on Monday for soldiers aged between 18-25, focusing on seriously wounded and sick Ukrainian service members, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/ukraine-and-russia-complete-second-prisoner-swap-agreed-during-istanbul-talks
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00:00A second group of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war were returned home on Tuesday as part of
00:07a deal made during direct talks in Istanbul on June 2nd. The exchange began on Monday for
00:13soldiers aged 18 to 25 and focused on seriously wounded and sick Ukrainian service members,
00:19according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Among them were soldiers captured
00:24over three years ago in the Battle for Mariupol, the coordination headquarters for the treatment
00:29of prisoners of war said. It added that all of those freed had severe injuries and illnesses,
00:35including amputated limbs and vision problems. Russia's defense ministry said it also received
00:41a second group of exchanged soldiers in the deal, but neither side specified the exact number.
00:47The Russian servicemen arrived on the territory of Belarus, where they're receiving necessary
00:52psychological and medical assistance. A similar exchange was announced for the bodies of fallen
00:57soldiers held by both sides, although no schedule has been released.