Russia and Ukraine have carried out a new exchange of war between them, according to a Kremlin adviser today, in the context of an agreement reached in June in talks in Constantinople.

Vladimir Mentinsky, head of the Russian mission in these peace talks, said in a statement to the Telegram today that Moscow had handed over the corpses of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers and received 19 corpses of its own soldiers.

Moscow warnings for preventive blows against the West

At the same time, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said today that the West is essentially a full -scale war against Russia, so Moscow should respond fully and, if necessary, launch preventive strikes.

“We have to act accordingly. To answer fully. And, if necessary, to launch preventive blows, “Medvedev said, according to Tass.

Medvedev, who is Vice -President of Russia’s powerful Security Council, rejected, characterizing them, statements by Western officials, according to which Russia can attack Europe.

“Let me remind you that our president has clearly stated that Russia has no intention of fighting NATO or” attacking Europe, “Medvedev said.