Russia has escalated its bombing of Ukrainian cities—killing civilians, leveling homes, and launching the largest drone attacks of the war. And it’s happening right after Trump’s re-election. What does that say about Trump—and how Russia views him?
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Trump: Peace in Ukraine or Putin’s Backing?
1/6 Trump says he wants peace in Ukraine. But since his re-election, Russia has escalated its attacks—bombing civilians, flattening cities. Trump’s response? Pressure Ukraine. Praise Putin. This isn’t neutrality or negotiating peace. It’s enabling Russia and its war crimes.
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More Ukrainians return from Russian captivity in multi-stage exchange

Today, more Ukrainians have returned from Russian captivity. Among those coming home are the wounded, the severely injured, and young people under the age of 25. The exchange will continue in several stages over the coming days. It’s a complex process, with many sensitive
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The first stage of the prisoner swap has begun
The first stage of the prisoner exchange, reached as a result of the agreements in Istanbul, has begun! The first group of Ukrainian servicemen under the age of 25, representatives of various types and branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the defenders of Mariupol,
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Вони сьогодні повернулися додому з російського полону
They come back home from Russian captivity today…alive. Glory to Ukraine defenders! pic.twitter.com/32gHggrc7S
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 9 juin 2025They come back home from Russian captivity today…alive. Glory to Ukraine defenders!
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Prisoner exchange begins in Istanbul



Today, a prisoner exchange began in Istanbul as part of agreements reached there. The first group of released servicemen under the age of 25 is returning home. Among the freed defenders are defenders of Mariupol, who spent over three years in captivity.
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Ukrainian soldiers’ first emotions after Russian captivity return
The first emotions of Ukrainian soldiers who were returned from Russian captivity today. “The vast majority of those returned have been in captivity since 2022, there are those who were captured in the first days of the full-scale invasion,” – Ombudsman Lubinets.
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Первый этап обмена пленными проходит сегодня



It is reported that today is the first stage of the exchange. Among the Defenders returning today, there are the injured and seriously injured Warriors, as well as those under the age of 25. Most of them have been in Russian captivity since 2022, and some – since the first days
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Wounded, POWs under 25 return home; commitment to bring everyone back.


Our people are home A group of wounded, severely wounded, and prisoners of war under the age of 25 is returning from captivity. We must bring home every person who is in captivity. We are doing everything possible to return everybody.
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Premiers prisonniers ukrainiens gravement blessés libérés



The first group of Ukrainian POWs — severely wounded and under 25 — has returned home from Russian captivity. The exchange was carried out under the terms agreed in Istanbul, President Zelensky confirmed.

