Russia and Ukraine fulfil deal to repatriate dead soldiers
Summary
Ukraine and Russia have completed an exchange of soldiers' dead bodies. Ukraine received 1,245 bodies from Russia, while Russia took back 78 bodies. The bodies were exchanged as part of a deal made during peace talks earlier this month.Key Facts
- Ukraine received 1,245 bodies from Russia as of the latest exchange.
- Russia took back 78 bodies of its soldiers from Ukraine.
- This exchange is part of a larger agreement related to peace talks that occurred in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Ukrainian authorities are verifying if all the bodies handed over are of Ukrainian soldiers.
- Ukrainian Interior Minister reported difficulties in identifying bodies due to their condition.
- The Red Cross monitored the exchange process.
- The bodies were transported in refrigerator trucks to keep them preserved.
- Trust between Ukraine and Russia remains low, even for these exchanges.
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