Zelenskyy seeks Pope’s help to free Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia
The President reportedly presented his "victory plan" and invited Vatican participation in a POW conference.
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Surge in executions of Ukrainian POWs potentially link to changed Russian policy
Ukrainian prosecutor suggested that the recent surge in prisoner of war (POW) killings by the Russians is difficult to view as isolated events, given their frequent occurrence across various Russian units and regions.
“I broke everyone and will do the same to you”: Russian authorities torture Ukrainians with a sense of impunity
A UN commission has found that Russian forces are systematically using sexual violence as a form of torture against Ukrainian prisoners. The report highlights a disturbing pattern of abuse, with male detainees particularly targeted in custody, while women in Russian-controlled villages face heightened risk of rape.
Ukraine swaps 103 POWs, including 23 Azovstal defenders from Azov Brigade
Ukraine exchanged POWs with Russia, bringing home 103 defenders, including 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers. The freed soldiers are from various military units, with many held captive since the all-out war's early days.
Ukraine restricts Russian POWs’ phone privileges in response to executions of Ukrainians
Ukraine has suspended the privilege of Russian POWs to make phone calls home. They will retain their right to send letters home in accordance with the Geneva Convention, which doesn't guarantee phone call privileges for POWs.
Russia attempts to force POW families into spying and conducting acts of sabotage, Ukraine warns
The Coordination Headquarters urges the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war not to cooperate with the Russians.
More than 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war tortured in Russia – UN Mission
Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, highlighted the stark contrast in the treatment of Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, where authorities provide unrestricted access to detention facilities and ensure conditions that comply with humanitarian law.