10.06.2025 21:31
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine has taken place, saying, "Today marks the first stage of the return of our severely wounded and injured soldiers from Russian captivity." Ukrainian military intelligence announced that most of the released soldiers suffered from serious injuries and illnesses, including limb loss, infections, and trauma.
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Another prisoner exchange was carried out today following the exchange that took place yesterday under the agreement reached in Istanbul on June 2 between Russia and Ukraine.
"WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO BRING BACK THOSE IN CAPTIVITY"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the prisoner exchange, stating, "As agreed in Istanbul, we continue to bring our people back. Today marks the first phase of the return of our wounded soldiers from Russian captivity. They all need urgent medical care. This is an important humanitarian act. Exchanges must continue. We are doing everything we can to find and bring back each person in captivity. I am grateful to everyone who is helping."
MOST HAVE LIMB LOSS, INFECTION, AND TRAUMA
In a statement made by Ukrainian military intelligence, it was noted that most of the released soldiers suffered from serious injuries and illnesses such as limb loss, infection, and trauma, and that the exact number of those released for security reasons would be announced after the exchange process was completed.
"A SECOND GROUP OF RUSSIAN SOLDIERS HAS BEEN RETURNED"
In a statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated, "In accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul on June 2, 2025, a second group of Russian soldiers has been returned from the territories controlled by the Kiev regime. In return, a group of Ukrainian prisoners of war was returned. The Russian soldiers are currently in Belarus and are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance. All Russian soldiers will be brought back to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at health institutions affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense."
Meanwhile, yesterday, prisoners of war under the age of 25 were mutually exchanged between Russia and Ukraine.
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