Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians executed 93 Ukrainian POWs
Officials report that 80% of executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian troops occurred in 2024, marking an alarming escalation in violations of war laws.
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Mariupol Defender reclaims voice and spirit after 2.5 years in Russian captivity
Ukrainian Marine Yura Hulchuk captured hearts nationwide after his release from Russian captivity, arriving home unable to speak or respond emotionally to his mother’s tearful embrace. Now, Yura has finally broken his silence and is making significant progress in his recovery.
Ukraine returns 49 more defenders and civilians from Russian captivity
Among those freed is Lenie Umerova, a Crimean Tatar activist who was captured by Russian forces while crossing the Georgian border.
Relatives of Ukrainian POWs: Russia returns bodies without internal organs during exchanges
Relatives say that the return to Ukraine of the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners without internal organs may be evidence that they are used in Russia for transplantation.
95 Ukrainian prisoners of war return from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders
Many of the 95 Ukrainian servicemen released in the 17 July exchange are grappling with injuries and chronic illnesses, which sheds light on the harsh conditions in the Russian captivity, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters.
UAE mediates new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 180 prisoners in a deal facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
Ukraine probes execution of POWs by Russian forces near Robotyne
Video emerged 10 July, but exact date of incident is unknown.
Russia illegally holds under arrest over 14,000 Ukrainian citizens – Ombudsman
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that that efforts to secure their return proving exceptionally challenging.
Ukrainian Intel identifies Russian officers behind POW executions near Robotyne
Russian soldiers executed four unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in May 2024, a potential war crime caught on camera.
Up to 90% of Ukrainian POWs suffered torture, Attorney General says
"The system created by Russia is a system of torture and inhuman treatment towards those who fall into their hands - on occupied territories or within Russian territory," Attorney General Kostin said.
Ukrainian forces detain Slovak mercenary fighting for Russia
Slovak citizen Jaroslav Galajčík, hired as Russian mercenary, captured by Ukrainian forces after fighting in the area of Lyman city, Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian diaspora in the US rally to voice support for Azovstal defenders
Seattle activists, wielding a cardboard cage, rallied to spotlight the 1,900 Ukrainian soldiers languishing in Russian captivity since the Mariupol siege.
HRW: Russian troops executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers, who surrendered, since December 2023
The international human rights organization's report, released on 2 May confirms the authenticity of videos showing the killing of at least 15 Ukrainian servicemembers who were attempting to surrender and at least six more who had already surrendered.
Russian forces execute three unarmed Ukrainian POWs
Russians allegedly committed a war crime near Krynky in the occupied part of Kherson oblast, according to the Ukrainian prosecutor's office.
Orban’s gambit: why Russia and Hungary secretly moved Ukrainian POWs to Budapest
In a murky 2023 episode, Russia transferred 11 Ukrainian POWs to Hungary, saying they had Hungarian roots, without telling Kyiv.
This winter, 32 Ukrainian POWs were executed by Russian forces, UN report reveals
Before being executed, one Ukrainian soldier was forced by the Russians to conduct demining work.
“Welcome to hell”: UN report exposes Russia’s systematic torture, killings, and crimes against humanity in Ukraine
"No creature alive deserves to be treated like Russians treat Ukrainians in their detention facilities," a Ukrainian POW told the UN commission
Video shows Russians execute surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets released a video showing Russian troops shooting at least 7 Ukrainians who were trying to surrender.
“I chewed that mouse between my teeth”: Ukrainian POW details torture, starvation in Russian camp
Starved nearly to death in Russian custody, Ukrainian soldier Oleksiy Anulia resorted to eating worms and mice to survive sadistic torture, revealing the scale of abuse in harrowing detail.
ISW: Russia officially deploys Ukrainian POWs to front lines
Ukrainian prisoners of war are being forced into combat roles against their own country by Russia, which violates international law