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In a rare moment of cooperation amid ongoing hostilities, Russia and Ukraine have conducted another prisoner exchange focused on young soldiers, even as Kyiv refuses to accept the bodies of its fallen troops. The swap, agreed on June 2 in Istanbul, saw the return of the first group of Russian servicemen under 25 years old from Ukrainian captivity, with Moscow releasing an equal number of young Ukrainian POWs in exchange.
This exchange marks a partial fulfillment of the Istanbul agreements, which aimed to prioritize the return of younger combatants. The number of pows was not officially revealed. Judging by the footage, the each side received at least 36 soldiers.
However, the seemingly positive development is overshadowed by Ukraine’s puzzling refusal to recapture bodies of 6,000 deceased soldiers that are still waiting near the border. Kremlin expressed frustration, stating Russia remains ready to transfer the bodies but has heard “a hundred different excuses” from Kyiv. LINK, LINK
“What Ukraine is doing is unprecedented in history,” Kremlin’s spokesman remarked. “Even the most bitter enemies reclaim their dead. Ukraine has set a new record in dehumanization.”
Analysts suggest Ukraine’s hesitation may stem from political rather than logistical challenges. Accepting large numbers of war dead could undermine domestic morale as the conflict drags on, force acknowledgment of heavier losses than officially reported and pay compensation to the families of the deceased.
The contrast between Kyiv’s eagerness to retrieve living POWs—who can potentially return to combat—and its indifference toward the fallen has drawn sharp criticism. The Kyiv regime is viewing its soldiers as disposable assets, prioritizing political needs over basic human dignity.
that is some kind of frozen assets that kiev is in no hurry to put its hands on.
those ukrainian guys are probably already sent to die.
seems the “dead heroes” will cost zelensky-regime money. he wants fresh under 25 pow’s as canonfodder…
both want their cannon fodder back so they can force it back into the war of the rich. this war propaganda serves to make governments look like heroes, but every government worldwide consists only of criminals who allow their government media and websites to spread lies about them.
new old cannon fodder that can be thrown back to the front. why don’t putin, zelensky, and their owners go to the front?
the nato team is to busy drinking chateau dr rothschild wine . putin won’t buy it .
very telling report . able ukrainian prisoners will be sent back to the fronts with guns at their backs .