Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war: major exchange in Istanbul!
Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war: major exchange in Istanbul!
Istanbul, Türkei - In Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an important exchange of prisoners of war. While the main focus on seriously injured and seriously ill prisoners of war and young soldiers between the ages of 18 and 25, both sides have also decided to return a total of 6,000 corpses killed. This exchange follows a principle that is known as "all against everyone", and could be considered one of the greatest since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression, as https://www.vol.at/ukraine-und-russland-eueber-beiten-bauchen- Exchange/9449099) reports.
In addition, a temporary ceasefire of two to three days was agreed to enable the dead. The Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umjerow expressed the desire for follow -up talks until the end of June. A meeting between Selenskyj and Putin at the highest level is also sought, while the Turkish President Erdogan does not hide the hopes for an early meeting. The talks in Istanbul have been the second direct negotiations since May and took place in a tense context, after a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian military airfields.
key points of the agreement
- The exchange principle is "all against everyone".
- goal is the exchange of at least 1,000 prisoners of war per side.
- Additional exchange of 6,000 corpses agreed.
- Waffen rest of two to three days to mount the dead.
Both sides had massively expanded their attacks in the run -up to this meeting. Ukraine performed a blow to Russia's strategic bomber fleet. On the other hand, after the meeting in Istanbul, it was announced that Russia handed over a document for ceasefire that is now being examined by Kiev. Although no comprehensive ceasefire was agreed, there were suggestions on both sides about possible future peace negotiations. Ukraine called for an unconditional ceasefire for 30 days what Russia wants to link with conditions.
The situation of prisoners of war
The exchange of prisoners of war is a central topic in humanitarian international law that is regulated in the Geneva Agreement. The rights and protection of prisoners of war are subordinate to the third Geneva Agreement of 1949, which defines detailed rules for their treatment and release. According to this agreement, prisoners of war must be treated humanly and must not be prosecuted because of their participation in hostility. Your detention should prevent you from continuing to participate in the conflict, and you must be released immediately after the hostility, as the [ICRC explains.
Another important aspect concerns the over 19,500 Ukrainian minors who are reported as conquered areas. The International Criminal Court has already issued arrest warrants against Putin and the Russian children's representative because of the deportation of Ukrainian children. Russia was skeptical about the Ukrainian figures and claimed that the children were saved from fighting.
Overall, the latest developments in Istanbul show that the humanitarian situation remains tense and negotiations on prisoners of war and a possible ceasefire are of crucial importance for a future solution to the conflict.
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