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Ukraine and Russia Repatriate Over 2,400 Fallen Soldiers

6/20/2025

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In a poignant exchange on Monday, Ukraine brought home 1,245 fallen soldiers, while Russia returned 1,248 Ukrainian remains, under the watchful eye of the Red Cross. Despite this somber act of goodwill, deep-seated mistrust lingers. The repatriation deal, forged during recent peace talks in Istanbul, paves the way for Russia to return another 2,239 bodies.

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Story summary

In a poignant exchange on Monday, Ukraine brought home 1,245 fallen soldiers, while Russia returned 1,248 Ukrainian remains, under the watchful eye of the Red Cross. Despite this somber act of goodwill, deep-seated mistrust lingers. The repatriation deal, forged during recent peace talks in Istanbul, paves the way for Russia to return another 2,239 bodies.