Ukraine receives 1,000 soldiers’ bodies from Russia

Ukraine and Russia confirm soldier body exchange, enabling families to bury loved ones as the two countries’ conflict continues.

Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia in an exchange related to the ongoing conflict, which has lasted nearly four years. The handover, part of the Istanbul agreements, also included 38 bodies of Russian soldiers returned to Russia. As winter worsens, Ukraine faces significant challenges due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, leading to heating and electricity shortages. Diplomatic discussions continue, with prospects for a meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy being explored, though uncertainties remain.