Russia and Ukraine exchange remains of 277 service members, report says

By Erick León

Event or report date: October 22, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the remains of 277 service members, The Moscow Times reported on October 22, citing RBC and lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev. According to the report, Ukraine received 252 bodies and Russia 25. The figures concern repatriation of the deceased, rather than an exchange of living prisoners.

Source: The Moscow Times / RBC.

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Original Spanish and Russian versions. Originally published October 25, 2026.

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