The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the return of another 307 military personnel in accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on May 16 in Istanbul.
“On May 24, in accordance with the Russian -Ukrainian agreements reached on May 16 in Istanbul, another 307 Russian troops were returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime. 307 prisoners of the Armed Forces (Armed Forces of Ukraine) were transferred in exchange,” follows the message.
The department noted that “at present, Russian military personnel are located in the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are provided with the necessary psychological and medical care.”
“All Russian troops will be delivered to the Russian Federation to undergo treatment and rehabilitation in medical institutions of the Russian Ministry of Defense,” the report said.
“The large -scale exchange initiated by the Russian side will continue,” summarized in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
May 16 in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine, peace negotiations were held. According to the results of the meeting, the parties agreed to exchange prisoners according to the formula “1,000 by 1,000”, state their vision of a possible future ceasefire, prescribing it in detail, as well as continue negotiations.