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The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War plays a critical role amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. They have been actively involved in the repatriation of fallen defenders' bodies and successful prisoner exchanges. Recent efforts have resulted in the return of over 8,000 Ukrainians from captivity, and several stages of large-scale repatriations, recovering the remains of Ukrainian servicemen. The Coordination Headquarters continues to challenge the Russian narrative and manipulations, ensuring the accurate reporting of activities. With ongoing exchanges, they remain committed to reuniting detained citizens with their families.
What is the purpose of the Coordination Headquarters?
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War manages the repatriation efforts for fallen defenders and oversees prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia. They work to ensure accurate information and facilitate the release of citizens from captivity.
How many prisoner exchanges have been conducted?
As of now, there have been multiple exchanges, including high-profile agreements under the Istanbul protocols. Coordination Headquarters has been pivotal in securing the release of over 8,000 Ukrainians through various exchanges.
What challenges does the Coordination Headquarters face?
The Coordination Headquarters faces challenges such as Russian disinformation attempts, manipulation of repatriation processes, and logistical difficulties in managing exchanges. They remain resolute in maintaining transparency and supporting the welfare of returned individuals.
How does the Coordination Headquarters assist prisoners returning to Ukraine?
Upon their return, the Coordination Headquarters provides support for reintegration into society, including medical and psychological care. They also facilitate communication with families and gather information on the conditions of captivity for further advocacy.
Are there any upcoming repatriation efforts planned?
Coordination Headquarters continues to work on future exchanges and repatriation activities, seeking new agreements and negotiations with Russian counterparts to ensure the swift return of more Ukrainian captives and the remains of fallen service members.
What is the significance of the Istanbul agreements?
The Istanbul agreements provide a framework for large-scale exchanges between Ukraine and Russia, allowing structured negotiation efforts. This has led to significant success in returning both live prisoners and repatriating fallen defenders' bodies.
How does the headquarters handle misinformation from the Russian side?
The Coordination Headquarters actively refutes misinformation through transparent communication and direct testimonies from released prisoners. They work alongside Ukrainian and international bodies to counter misleading narratives.
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Prisoner exchange: Coordination Headquarters publishes official statistics The Coordination Headquarters has compiled official statistics following the prisoner exchange with the Russian Federation conducted today, 19 August 2026. 1 658 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Among those freed from Russian captivity are soldiers, sergeants and several officers, most are wounded or seriously ill – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, following negotiations, the first stage of another prisoner exchange was conducted. A total of 103 service members were freed from Russian captivity. Most of them are wounded or seriously ill. 2 175 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of another 261 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, 13 August, as a result of repatriation efforts, the bodies of 261 fallen persons were returned to Ukraine. According to the Russian side, they belonged to Ukrainian service members. 1 382 1 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
76th prisoner exchange: among those released are 115 defenders of Mariupol, Coordination Headquarters says. PHOTOS As part of today’s 76th combined prisoner exchange, 115 defenders of Mariupol returned from Russian captivity. 2 168 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of 522 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS As part of repatriation efforts, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals, whom the Russian side claims were Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine. 1 959 5 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders
Almost all of soldiers released today from Russian captivity had spent four years in captivity, - Coordination Headquarters As part of the first phase of the prisoner exchange—a 1,000-for-1,000 swap—Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel returned home, including members of the Navy, Army, Airborne Forces, Territorial Defense Forces, and Air Force, as well as soldiers from the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border... 3 248 8 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Ukraine has disrupted recruitment of foreigners into Russian army in six countries and reduced it in 39, — Coordination Headquarters Between 2025 and 2026, Ukraine halted Russian recruitment in six countries and significantly reduced its scale in another 39 countries around the world. 1 366 3 Previously in trend: Migrants in Russia to be recruited for war Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine
Most prisoners returned today were illegally held in Chechnya – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, the 73rd prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia took place. It became a continuation of the Easter exchange and the implementation of the relevant agreements. 3 714 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Coordination Headquarters on exchange: most of those freed are defenders of Mariupol. Twenty-five officers whom the Russian Federation had refused to hand over have been returned. PHOTOS Today, on the eve of the joyous Easter holiday, the 72nd prisoner exchange took place. As a result of the negotiation process, 175 Ukrainian servicemen and 7 civilians have been returned from Russian captivity. 4 848 10 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO Today, 9 April, repatriation procedures took place, resulting in the return to Ukraine of the bodies (remains) of 1,000 deceased persons. According to the Russian side, the returned bodies belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 766 12 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Zelenskyy says 8,669 Ukrainians have been returned from captivity President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported on the results of the work of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. 3 194 18 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians
More than 8,000 Ukrainians returned from captivity over four years – Coordination Headquarters Over four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, 8,050 Ukrainians have been returned from Russian captivity. 607 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, 26 February, repatriation measures were carried out, during which 1,000 bodies (remains) of the deceased were returned to Ukraine, which, according to preliminary information from the Russian side, may belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 180 8 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Russian occupiers blackmail families of prisoners, demanding they register Starlink in their names, - Coordination Headquarters Russian invaders are threatening the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war, forcing them to officially register Starlink terminals in their names, which are then used against Ukraine. 3 277 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Russian captivity Blocking Starlink to occupiers
Youngest defender released from captivity turns 23: he was taken captive at 19 As part of another prisoner exchange, 150 service members and seven civilian Ukrainians have returned to Ukraine. 3 005 6 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Over 10,000 Russian soldiers have been captured during full-scale war, - Coordination Headquarters The ‘I Want to Live’ project has published comprehensive statistics for the first time on more than 10,000 Russian servicemen who were captured during the full-scale war against Ukraine. The data shows a sharp increase in the number of prisoners, an increase in the proportion of foreign... 3 446 10 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
In 2025, 10 exchanges were carried out, 2,080 military personnel and 230 civilians were returned from captivity, - Coordination Headquarters The current year, 2025, has been a record year in terms of the number of Ukrainian people who have been returned home from Russian captivity. 456 0 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
"Radio beacon" found near reception office of POW Coordination Headquarters in Kyiv: law enforcement at scene. PHOTOS On the evening of 19 December, an unidentified electronic object resembling a radio beacon was found near the entrance to the Public Reception Office of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Kyiv. 4 579 19
Bodies of another 1,003 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS As part of repatriation measures, 1,003 bodies were returned to Ukraine, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 2 954 20 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Ukraine has returned 31 Ukrainian civilians from Belarus - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO On 22 November, Ukraine brought home 31 civilians who had been held in the Republic of Belarus. 3 188 16 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians
Ukraine repatriates bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, 20 November, repatriation measures took place. 1,000 bodies, which according to the Russian side belong to Ukrainian servicemen, were returned to Ukraine. 3 180 8 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Bodies of another 1,000 fallen soldiers have been returned to Ukraine - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO On 23 October, repatriation activities took place. 1,000 bodies were returned to Ukraine, which, according to the Russian side, belonged to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 230 12 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Combined exchange: Ukraine brings back 185 servicemen and 20 civilians, most held captive since 2022 – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today a combined prisoner exchange was carried out. A total of 185 Ukrainian servicemen and 20 civilians were freed from Russian captivity, some under agreements reached in Istanbul, others as part of the 69th regular exchange. 2 999 8 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Ukraine repatriates bodies of another 1,000 fallen service members — Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO On 18 September, a repatriation measures took place. 1000 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen were returned to Ukraine. 2 889 12 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers Exchange of deceased
Sabotage in Zaporizhzhia region killed 18 officers of Russian headquarters - Coordination Headquarters A sabotage operation took place in the area of the settlement of Voskresenka in the Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of which 18 officers of the operational staff of the headquarters of the 35th combined arms army of Russia were eliminated. 5 817 18 Previously in trend: Enemy losses
Russians use relatives of captured and missing soldiers to gather intelligence and carry out special tasks Russian special services are actively hunting down the families of captured and missing Ukrainian military personnel. 930 2 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs Ukrainians in Russian captivity
Among those released from captivity on 24 August were former Kherson mayor Mykolaienko and journalists Khyliuk and Kaliush. PHOTOS As part of the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia, former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko and journalists Dmytro Khyliuk and Mark Kaliush were returned home from Russian captivity on 24 August. 7 272 53 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Last defender of Zmiinyi Island has been returned from captivity - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO During today's prisoner exchange, the last defender of Zmiinyi Island returned to Ukraine. 5 015 11 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Ukrainians released from captivity will be able to help establish places of detention of prisoners - Coordination Center The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War has launched a feature that allows released Ukrainians to help identify the whereabouts of other prisoners. 756 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Russian captivity
Five camps for holding Russian prisoners of war are now operating, we have sufficient exchange fund - Coordination Center Ukraine has a sufficient exchange fund to continue exchanges of prisoners of war with Russia. 1 880 6 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of 1,000 deceased persons have been returned to Ukraine - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, on 17 July 2025, the bodies of 1,000 people have been returned to Ukraine as a result of repatriation activities. According to the Russian side, the bodies belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. 2 854 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Returning bodies of fallen defenders
Military personnel under 25, including Mariupol defenders, returned to Ukraine in today’s prisoner exchange – Coordination HQ On Thursday, June 26, the next stage of the large-scale prisoner exchange under the Istanbul agreements took place. A group of defenders under the age of 25, as well as wounded defenders and those with health issues, were returned to their homeland. 4 383 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap Mariupol defense
All defenders released as part of today’s exchange have injuries or severe medical diagnoses, - Coordination Headquarters. VIDEO+PHOTOS Today, on 20 June, another stage of a prisoner exchange in the category of "severely wounded and seriously ill" took place. In accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul, another group of defenders with serious injuries and significant health problems were returned from Russian captivity. 3 241 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Severely ill defenders returned from Russian captivity in latest exchange – Coordination Headquarters. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 19 June, another stage of the major prisoner exchange in the "seriously ill and wounded" category took place in accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul. 3 759 5 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of another 1,245 deceased Defenders have been returned in final stage of repatriation efforts. In total, Ukraine has received 6,057 bodies, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO Today, on 16 June 2025, the final stage of repatriation activities under the Istanbul agreements took place. Another 1,245 bodies, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel, were returned to Ukraine. 2 390 9 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders
Bodies of 1,200 more victims, including defenders, have been returned to Ukraine, according to Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, on 15 June 2025, repatriation activities continued in accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul. Another 1,200 bodies, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel, were returned to Ukraine. 3 478 21 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Returning bodies of fallen defenders
Defenders liberated from captivity have injuries and health problems, most of them are Mariupol defenders, most of them are officers - Coordination Center Today, the next stage of a large exchange of prisoners in the category of "wounded and seriously ill" took place in accordance with the agreements in Istanbul. 3 330 6 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of another 1,200 dead, including military personnel, have been returned to Ukraine, according to Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO Today, on 14 June 2025, another stage of repatriation activities took place in Istanbul as part of the agreements reached in Istanbul. Ukraine received another 1,200 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. 7 637 28 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 fallen defenders. PHOTOS On June 13, 2025, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 1,200 fallen defenders as part of ongoing repatriation efforts. 3 884 7 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Some of Ukrainian soldiers released today were considered missing in action, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS The next stage of the large prisoner exchange under the Istanbul agreements took place. The Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Airborne Forces, Navy, Air Force, TDF, USF, as well as the State Border Guard Service and the National Guard of Ukraine, returned to their homeland. 4 603 2 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Bodies of 1,212 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO As a result of the repatriation activities, the bodies of 1212 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine. 7 914 21 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
All Ukrainian defenders liberated today have serious injuries and serious illnesses - Coordination Center Today, on June 10, the first stage of the exchange of prisoners in the category of "seriously wounded and seriously ill" took place in Istanbul under the agreements with Russia. 4 398 7 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Unidentified persons call relatives of our prisoners and urge them to appeal to international organizations and White House - Coordination Center Another wave of calls to relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war has been recorded. Unidentified persons introducing themselves as "representatives of the Russian authorities responsible for the exchange" are trying to exert pressure and manipulate the trust of the relatives of our defenders. 1 569 4 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Mariupol defenders who spent more than 3 years in captivity are among those liberated today - Coordination Center Today, June 9, 2025, the first stage of the prisoner exchange took place under the agreements in Istanbul. 4 004 6 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Russian side has provided lists that do not correspond to agreed approach, Coordination Headquarters responded to Russia’s accusations of Ukraine’s alleged disruption of exchange Today's statements by the Russian side do not correspond to reality and previous agreements on either the exchange of prisoners or the repatriation of bodies. 12 461 28 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Russia is manipulating issue of repatriation of bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders within framework of Istanbul agreements, - Coordination Centre Ukraine has denied the statements of a number of Russian media outlets about the alleged beginning of the return of the bodies of fallen soldiers in accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul. 2 788 5 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
186 locations where Ukrainian prisoners are being held in Russia have been identified, where representatives of Red Cross and other monitoring missions are not allowed, according to Coordination Headquarters Russian special services have created fake organisations that imitate humanitarian missions in places where Ukrainian prisoners are held. As a result, international human rights organisations are not allowed to visit Ukrainian prisoners. 949 1 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs
Coordination Headquarters explained release of traitor Taranenko from captivity: Ukraine did not influence Russian lists, law enforcement agencies will deal with him. PHOTO As part of the "1000-for-1000" prisoner exchange, Anatolii Taranenko, a Ukrainian soldier who in 2021 probably defected to Russia, was released from enemy captivity. 10 745 36 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
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