{"id":2596,"date":"2025-06-10T11:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=2596"},"modified":"2025-06-10T12:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:44:59","slug":"russia-ukraine-begin-large-scale-prisoner-swap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2day.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/10\/russia-ukraine-begin-large-scale-prisoner-swap","title":{"rendered":"Russia, Ukraine Begin Large-Scale Prisoner Swap"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: Russia and Ukraine initiated the first stage of a significant prisoner exchange on Monday, part of an agreement reached during recent peace talks in Istanbul.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exchange is the only concrete progress made as efforts to end the three-year conflict remain stalled.
Both countries agreed to swap captured soldiers and repatriate the bodies of those killed in the fighting, although exact numbers were not disclosed.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared images of returning soldiers wrapped in Ukrainian flags, describing the exchange as ongoing and occurring in several stages over the coming days.<\/p>\n

Details of the Exchange Agreement<\/h3>\n

The swap focuses on freeing wounded soldiers, those severely injured, and prisoners under the age of 25.<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s defense ministry confirmed the exchange was based on the June 2 Istanbul agreement.<\/p>\n

Initially planned to include over 1,000 prisoners, the exchange almost fell through amid accusations from both sides about delays and violations.<\/p>\n

Zelensky accused Russia of playing a \u201cdirty, political game\u201d by not honoring the full terms, while Russia claimed Ukraine refused to repatriate the bodies of more than 1,200 deceased soldiers stored near the border.<\/p>\n

Peace Talks and Continued Fighting<\/h3>\n

Russia\u2019s 2022 invasion has resulted in Europe\u2019s largest conflict since World War II, displacing millions and devastating eastern and southern Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Despite US President Donald Trump\u2019s involvement encouraging direct negotiations, the two sides remain deeply divided on major issues such as territorial control and military aid.<\/p>\n

At the Istanbul talks, Russia demanded Ukraine recognize its annexation of several regions and cease Western military support.<\/p>\n

Kyiv insists on a full ceasefire and a high-level summit to resolve the crisis.<\/p>\n

Zelensky recently called further talks \u201cpointless\u201d with the current Russian delegation due to their refusal to agree to a ceasefire.
Meanwhile, military clashes intensify, including a reported Russian advance into Ukraine\u2019s Dnipropetrovsk region and record drone attacks on Ukrainian targets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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