Ukraine and Russia completed another prisoner exchange involving ill and severely wounded soldiers, marking ongoing efforts to ease the human toll of their conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that all returning troops require medical care. He expressed gratitude to everyone helping facilitate the exchanges and emphasized ongoing efforts to bring back all Ukrainians held by Russia.
The Russian Defense Ministry also confirmed the swap, stating that their servicemen were transferred to Belarus for necessary psychological and medical assistance before being moved to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation. Neither side disclosed the number of prisoners exchanged.
The peace talks, held on May 16 and June 2 in Istanbul, included agreements to exchange more prisoners of war—especially the youngest and most severely wounded—and to return the bodies of approximately 6,000 fallen soldiers from each side.
Tensions flared up in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated to the point where the stakes cannot be any higher.
Israel’s military is bracing for a long-term conflict, with IDF officials warning of expected Iranian retaliation and ongoing operations in Gaza.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for national unity and urged citizens to trust the government following Israel’s strikes on Iranian territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, warning that more violence could follow after Israel’s latest strikes on Iranian targets.
A Hezbollah official says the group will not act independently in response to Israeli strikes on Iran, expressing solidarity with Tehran but stopping short of direct retaliation.
Tensions flared up in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated to the point where the stakes cannot be any higher.
Israel’s military is bracing for a long-term conflict, with IDF officials warning of expected Iranian retaliation and ongoing operations in Gaza.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for national unity and urged citizens to trust the government following Israel’s strikes on Iranian territory.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has appointed new senior military officials in a decree issued on Friday.
Israel’s targeted airstrikes across Iran on Friday have resulted in the deaths of high-ranking commanders and senior nuclear scientists, dealing a major blow to Iran’s military leadership and technical expertise.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan and the UK are strengthening defense ties with a new Military Cooperation Plan, focusing on peacekeeping and military education.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Israel’s military is bracing for a long-term conflict, with IDF officials warning of expected Iranian retaliation and ongoing operations in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, warning that more violence could follow after Israel’s latest strikes on Iranian targets.
A Hezbollah official says the group will not act independently in response to Israeli strikes on Iran, expressing solidarity with Tehran but stopping short of direct retaliation.
The Lebanese government has firmly warned Hezbollah against participating in Iran’s retaliation against Israel, signaling a sharp rebuke of any unilateral military action by the group.
The IAEA has confirmed there was no increase in radiation levels at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility following Israeli strikes, easing immediate fears of a nuclear incident.
Tensions flared up in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated to the point where the stakes cannot be any higher.
Israel’s military is bracing for a long-term conflict, with IDF officials warning of expected Iranian retaliation and ongoing operations in Gaza.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for national unity and urged citizens to trust the government following Israel’s strikes on Iranian territory.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has appointed new senior military officials in a decree issued on Friday.
Israel’s targeted airstrikes across Iran on Friday have resulted in the deaths of high-ranking commanders and senior nuclear scientists, dealing a major blow to Iran’s military leadership and technical expertise.
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