Ukraine, Russia begin complex POW Exchange – DW – 06/09/2025
06/09/2025
June 9, 2025 Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap begins — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a prisoner-of-war swap between Russia and Ukraine is underway.
He posted pictures online of Ukrainians "returning home from Russian captivity."
"Today, an exchange began, which will continue in several stages over the coming days," Zelenskyy said.
Over the weekend, Russia accused Ukraine of delaying the prisoner swap that will also include an exchange of soldiers' bodies.
Ukraine, however, said there was no fixed date for the swap and that Russia was not adhering to the agreements about the exchange.
"The process is quite complex, with many sensitive details, and negotiations continue virtually every day," Zelenskyy said on Monday.
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