prisoner exchange Archives

01 Jul

India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Prisoners and Fishermen Amid Calls for Swift Repatriation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaconsular access, fishermen repatriation, India-Pakistan relations, prisoner exchange

New Delhi, July 1, 2025 – India and Pakistan today exchanged the latest lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing practice under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad.According to official figures, India has shared details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are either Pakistani nationals or believed to be Pakistani. Conversely, Pakistan has provided information on 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen believed to be Indian.The Government of India reiterated its call…

Russia Advances into Central Ukraine Amid Row Over Return of War Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDnipropetrovsk Offensive, prisoner exchange, Russia Ukraine War

Kyiv/Moscow, June 9, 2025 – Russian forces have made a significant push into central Ukraine, penetrating the frontline into the Dnipropetrovsk region, while tensions escalate over the stalled return of the bodies of fallen soldiers and prisoners of war.According to Russia's Defence Ministry, the advance was carried out by units of the elite 90th Tank Division operating from the Donetsk front. This move marks one of the deepest Russian incursions into Ukraine's heartland in recent months, signalling a new phase of the war that began in 2022.Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chair, warned that further advances are possible if…

Explosions Rock Kyiv as Russia Launches Massive Airstrike After Prisoner Exchange

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsKyiv airstrike, prisoner exchange, Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv, May 24, 2025: Ukraine’s capital came under a heavy overnight air assault by Russian forces just hours after a major prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. The coordinated drone and missile barrage marked one of the largest air attacks on Kyiv in months and underscored the volatility of the ongoing war despite brief moments of diplomatic engagement.Kyiv’s military administration reported explosions across multiple districts of the capital, including Solomianskyi and Obolon. Falling debris from intercepted aerial objects caused fires in residential buildings, with at least six civilians reported injured and requiring medical treatment. Emergency crews rushed to affected areas…