Russia and Ukraine completed a controversial exchange of deceased soldiers' remains, with Ukraine receiving 1,000 bodies and Russia only 35, raising suspicions and accusations from both sides about the irregularities of the exchange.
On Thursday, Ukraine's military coordination center confirmed that a substantial exchange of deceased soldiers' bodies took place between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow announced that Russia transferred 1,000 corpses to Ukraine, while receiving only 35 in return. The Kremlin advisor, Vladimir Medinski, indicated that the majority of the remains sent to Ukraine are likely those of Ukrainian soldiers, as reported by early statements from the Russian side. This exchange showcases the ongoing tragic costs of the conflict, as both countries seek to repatriate their fallen soldiers.
