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Russia and Ukraine complete second round of ongoing prisoner swap

On June 10, 2025, Russia and Ukraine conducted a transfer of an unquantified group of prisoners of war who were ill or injured, following a deal reached during peace negotiations held last week in Istanbul.
Following discussions in Istanbul, both parties consented to free injured military personnel, prisoners of war under the age of 25, and to exchange the remains of 6,000 soldiers from each side.
Russia's Defense Ministry stated that its freed soldiers were receiving medical care in Belarus before returning home, while Ukraine confirmed the release included injured defenders of Mariupol with severe injuries.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the exchange marked the return of injured warriors, called it 'an important humanitarian act,' and pledged further exchanges would continue.
Tensions remain due to mutual accusations over the return of fallen soldiers' bodies, but prisoner exchanges continue as the main tangible result of ongoing stalled peace talks.

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