Ukraine Receives 1,000 Bodies of Soldiers from Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a stark reminder of the high cost paid by Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the reception of approximately 1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers returned by Russia. This repatriation comes amid continued conflict and tense prisoner exchanges fraught with allegations of bad faith from Moscow.Why Is Russia Delaying Prisoner Releases While Returning the Dead?The Ukrainian Center for Coordination on Prisoner Affairs revealed that, among the repatriated remains, at least five were soldiers who died while in Russian captivity. These individuals were reportedly listed as ‘gravely injured or seriously ill’ prisoners scheduled for exchange as agreed during...