Russia and Ukraine Exchange Remains of Over 1,000 Fallen Service Members
In a major humanitarian repatriation, Russia handed over the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers in exchange for 41 Russian bodies. The exchange took place at a designated border point under the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross. This is the third such body exchange in 2024, occurring even as broader peace negotiations remain stalled. Russian officials also indicated that a significant prisoner-of-war exchange is expected by Orthodox Easter on April 12.