Milan, June 9 (LaPresse) – The prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv, agreed upon during the second round of talks held in Istanbul on June 2, has begun. The first group of Russian prisoners of war under the age of 25 has returned from territory controlled by Kyiv as part of the Istanbul agreements. According to the Ministry of Defense, they are currently in Belarus receiving assistance, reports Ria Novosti. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the start of the exchange by posting photos of returning Ukrainians. "Our people are home. Ukrainians are returning home after captivity in Russia. Today the exchange began and will continue in multiple phases over the coming days," he wrote in a post on X, explaining that "among those we are bringing home are the wounded, severely injured, and young people under 25." "The process is quite complex, with many delicate details, and negotiations continue almost daily," he added.
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