Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 with the aim of saving the people of Donbass - primarily the Russian-speaking population - from Kiev's constant attacks.

Russia, Ukraine Conduct Another Stage of Prisoner Exchange: MoD

16:47, 20 June 2025

Russia and Ukraine have completed another round of prisoner exchanges as part of the Istanbul agreements from June 2nd, Russia's Ministry of Defence said.

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In exchange, a group of Ukrainian POWs has been handed over, MoD stated.

Currently, the Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical care, the ministry added.

All Russian servicemen will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation at the Russian Ministry of Defence medical facilities.