In a surprising twist, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky announced that Ukraine has postponed the prisoner exchange and the acceptance of fallen soldiers' bodies for an indefinite period. This development comes amid a broader humanitarian operation that began on June 6, following the Istanbul agreements.
The operation was designed to return over 6,000 bodies of killed Ukrainian servicemen, with 1,212 already stored in refrigerated containers at the exchange point. In addition, Russia provided Ukraine with a list of 640 prisoners, including individuals categorized as wounded, seriously ill, and young people.
Despite these measures, Ukraine's delay has left many questions hanging in the air. The postponement adds uncertainty to an already delicate process, with no immediate response from Ukraine yet. As the situation unfolds, many are left wondering how this pause in exchanges might affect the lives of families and communities touched by the conflict. 💔
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Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies
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