Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Russia Returns 1,212 Ukrainian Soldiers' Bodies, Receives 27
As part of an agreement, Russia gave back the bodies of 1,212 Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war.
In return, Russia received 27 bodies.
This exchange is following the rules set in the Istanbul agreements, which both countries agreed to.
The exchange was announced on Wednesday.
Russia returned 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen.
In exchange, Russia received 27 bodies.
The exchange occurred in accordance with the Istanbul agreements.
The transfer of bodies took place on Wednesday.
Vladimir Medinsky announced the exchange on Telegram.
- Who
- Russia and Ukraine.
- What
- Russia returned 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen and received 27 in exchange.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Eastern front.
- Why
- In accordance with the Istanbul agreements.
Ukraine
Russia
Exchange Focus
Ukraine
Focusing on identification and repatriation.
Russia
Exchange of bodies.
- Bodies Returned (Ukraine)
- 1,212
- Bodies Received (Russia)
- 27
- Agreement
- Istanbul agreements
- Date
- June 11
- Source
- Telegram
Sources
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