Moscow: 2 Russian soldiers needing medical care returned by Ukraine

Moscow: 2 Russian soldiers needing medical care returned by Ukraine

Moscow, July 02, 2025 — In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, two Russian soldiers requiring medical care were returned to Russia by Ukrainian authorities on July 22, 2025. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the handover, stating that the servicemen were taken to Belarus, a close ally of Moscow, for treatment and would soon be returned to Russia [1].

The move was part of agreements reached during the second of two direct meetings between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul last month. These meetings, which also resulted in agreements to return prisoners of war and the remains of fallen soldiers, have not yet led to a resolution in the over three-year-old conflict [1].

The return of the two soldiers is part of a series of prisoner exchanges that have been ongoing since the Istanbul meetings. A third meeting was scheduled to take place in the Turkish city on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to continue negotiations aimed at ending the conflict [1].

While the return of these soldiers is a step forward in the humanitarian aspect of the conflict, it is important to note that the broader political and military situation remains tense. The ongoing conflict has had significant economic and geopolitical implications, impacting global markets and international relations.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/two-russian-soldiers-needing-medical-care-returned-by-ukraine-moscow-says-2025-07-22/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/two-russian-soldiers-needing-medical-care-returned-by-ukraine-moscow-says-ce7c5cdddc80f126