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Russia
Physically and morally broken – relatives of two deceased Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) and a returned POW described the abhorrent conditions inside Russia’s Vyazemskoye Detention Center-2.
1d ago
Belarus
The deal, mediated by the Vatican, saw the release of 10 civilians from Russian and Belarusian captivity, including a politician and two priests.
Jun. 29
War in Ukraine
Ninety Ukrainian POWs return home; Kremlin cranks up its media crackdown on foreign outlets; Kremlin “absurdly” links Crimea missile strike and Dagestan terrorist attack to the West, ISW says.
Jun. 26
Wagner
Kyiv’s 3rd Assault Brigade may have established some sort of record for the number of Russian service personnel taken captive during a single battle.
Jun. 13
War in Ukraine
According to President Zelensky, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard, border guards, and four civilians have returned from Russian captivity.
May. 31
Kharkiv
A crack airborne brigade armed with modern American fighting vehicles led the assaults. Unconfirmed reports say dozens of Russian soldiers were taken prisoner.
May. 23
Kharkiv
Ukraine’s recent counterattacks have netted prisoners, none of whom have much good to say about Russian army service as they are given no choice but to fight.
May. 17
Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainians to stay strong and not to allow daily Russian shelling to break their spirits.
Mar. 31
War in Ukraine
In its follow-up report to the UN on Friday, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said Russia’s disregard for the basic principles of humanitarian law continue unabated.
Mar. 16
Russia
Russia is ready to hand over to Ukraine the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war who were allegedly on board the IL-76 plane that crashed in the Belgorod region in late January.
Mar. 1
Zelensky
Among the key topics of the bilateral talks between President Zelensky and Saudi Arabia leadership will be the Ukrainian peace formula and the return of POWs.
Feb. 27
Drones
Ukraine has been prompted into launching an investigation of probable violations of the laws of war after video footage was released showing the Feb. 18 shooting incident.
Feb. 21
Zaporizhzhia
The withdrawal of Ukraine’s 110th brigade from Avdiivka was hit with continuous aircraft and artillery fire, and constant attacks on vehicles along evacuation routes.
Feb. 20
SBU
After being formally identified, the bodies of the defenders will be handed over to their families for a decent burial.
Feb. 16
Ukraine
Despite the failed prisoner exchange last Wednesday as the result of a Russian plane crash, Ukraine today returned 207 soldiers and civilians from captivity.
Jan. 31
UN
Ukraine says it could be "the first case of Russia using a human shield in the air to cover the transportation of missiles for their further use against peaceful Ukrainian cities."
Jan. 26
Ukraine’s recent counterattacks have netted prisoners, none of whom have much good to say about Russian army service as they are given no choice but to fight.
May. 17