Russia returned the remains of 1,212 soldiers to Ukraine as part of an agreement. This development is seen as a significant step affecting the course of the war.

The Ukrainian Coordination Center for the Treatment of War Prisoners announced that the return of the remains was carried out with the contributions of the International Red Cross. Efforts to identify the remains are underway.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russia wanted to return approximately 6,000 remains, but only 15% of them had been identified. This situation increases tensions between the two countries.

It is reported that exchanges between Russia and Ukraine will continue and new agreements will be made. However, both sides' efforts to conceal their losses are noteworthy.

In the negotiations held in Istanbul, progress is expected regarding the transfer of remains and the exchange of prisoners. However, mutual accusations between both sides complicate the process.