Ukraine on Wednesday suggested Russia failed to inform it of the need to create a safe airspace after a military aircraft was downed, reportedly while carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war ahead of an exchange.
Earlier in the day, Russia accused Ukraine of downing the aircraft, and said 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and nine Russians were killed.
Ukraine confirmed an exchange of prisoners was scheduled for Wednesday but one did not take place.
It also said it was not told about the number of vehicles, routes and forms of delivery of the prisoners.
"This may indicate deliberate actions by Russia aimed at creating a threat to the life and safety of prisoners," it alleged.
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