Russia, Ukraine exchange bodies of fallen soldiers in 1000-for-35 swap: Medinsky

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12:15; 26 February 2026 year
Владимир Мединский

© Владимир Мединский

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged the bodies of fallen servicemen, according to Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.

Medinsky reported that Ukraine received the bodies of 1,000 servicemen, while Russia received the remains of 35 Russian soldiers.

He made the announcement on his Telegram channel, but did not specify the location of the exchange or other details of the transfer.