Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners, Bodies Continue to be Returned
Russia and Ukraine have been trading prisoners of war.
They agreed to this in Turkey.
Russia sent back some Ukrainian soldiers and received some of their own.
The Russian soldiers are getting help in Belarus before going back to Russia.
Ukraine is also helping their returning soldiers with medical care.
Both sides also agreed to exchange bodies of soldiers who died in the war.
Russia says they are ready to hand over even more bodies.
This is part of ongoing talks between the two countries.
Russia and Ukraine conducted another prisoner swap on June 20.
The exchange was agreed upon during talks in Istanbul.
Russian servicemen are receiving medical and psychological aid in Belarus.
Ukraine stated that released captives include various military unit members.
Putin announced readiness to transfer 3,000 more fallen Ukrainian soldiers' bodies.
- Who
- Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war.
- What
- A prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
- When
- The most recent exchange occurred on June 20.
- Where
- The Russian servicemen are in Belarus; the exchange occurred in accordance with agreements made in Istanbul.
- Why
- As part of agreements made to exchange prisoners of war and bodies of fallen soldiers.
Russian Perspective
Ukrainian Perspective
Peace Talks Outcomes
Russian Perspective
The peace talks in Istanbul have positive results
Ukrainian Perspective
N/A
- Agreement Location
- Istanbul
- Exchange Date
- June 20
- Prisoner Types
- Soldiers from various units
- Putin's Announcement
- Ready to hand over 3,000 more bodies
- Previous Exchanges
- Four prior exchanges