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Ukraine-Russia Body Exchange Amid Diplomatic Talks and Freezing Temperatures

2/1/2026

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Ukraine and Russia confirmed a body exchange, with Ukraine receiving 1,000 bodies and 38 Russian bodies returned.
The exchange is part of earlier repatriation agreements.
Temperatures are expected to reach -30C in Ukraine, raising heating and electricity concerns.
Diplomatic efforts continue, including a Moscow meeting between Vladimir Putin (President of Russia) and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine).
Zelenskyy says he is open to addressing key issues from Ukraine's peace plan.

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Story summary

Ukraine and Russia confirmed a body exchange, with Ukraine receiving 1,000 bodies and 38 Russian bodies returned.
The exchange is part of earlier repatriation agreements.
Temperatures are expected to reach -30C in Ukraine, raising heating and electricity concerns.
Diplomatic efforts continue, including a Moscow meeting between Vladimir Putin (President of Russia) and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine).
Zelenskyy says he is open to addressing key issues from Ukraine's peace plan.