Russia, Ukraine Exchange Further Attacks as Prisoner Swaps Proceed
Above: Firefighters intervene to put out a fire following drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv on June 10, 2025. Image copyright: Genya Savilov/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
The process of bringing Ukrainians home from Russian captivity has begun and although negotiations are sensitive and complex — especially when dealing with Moscow — Ukraine is doing all it can to facilitate the return of every single person.
Pro-Russia narrative
As part of the agreements reached in Turkey, Russia is returning its warriors from Ukrainian captivity. Russians do not leave their own behind and work is continuing to return everyone as quickly as possible, it is only Ukraine's stalling tactics that are delaying the process.