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Russia & Ukraine Initiate Transfer of Fallen Soldiers' Bodies Under Istanbul Agreements

© PhotoRussia has handed over 1,212 bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine.
Russia has handed over 1,212 bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 11.06.2025
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The transfer of bodies of dead soldiers between Russia and Ukraine has begun in accordance with the Istanbul agreements, presidential aide and Russian top negotiator Vladimir Medinsky announced.
A total of 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been transferred to Kiev, 27 dead soldiers have been returned to Russia, Moscow's top negotiator at the Istanbul talks said.
The exchange of severely wounded prisoners will begin tomorrow, specified Medinsky.
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