Amid ongoing hostilities, Ukraine and Russia Agree to Exchange 6,000 Fallen Soldiers and Wounded POWs Amid Stalled Peace Talks. In a rare moment of agreement, Ukraine and Russia have reached an accord to exchange 6,000 fallen soldiers each, alongside a swap of seriously wounded prisoners of war (POWs) and young soldiers aged 18 to 25. The announcement was made following direct negotiations held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday, offering a glimmer of humanity in a war that continues to devastate thousands of lives.