UN monitors report “alarming rise” in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs
The UN says 79 cases of summary executions by Russians have been recorded since August 2023. Ukrainian authorities investigate dozens of such cases.
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Russians execute four more Ukrainian prisoners of war near Pokrovsk
Two days before this war crime, the Russian military killed two other Ukrainian POWs in the same area, per the Ukrainian PG Office.
Russian military execute five Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The investigators say the Russians committed this war crime near Novdarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast days ago - on 24 November.
Ministry announces program to swap convicted Russian collaborators for Ukrainian POWs
Ukraine has announced a project to exchange convicted collaborationists for Ukrainian POWs, publicizing info about Russian agents and allowing them to agree to these exchanges.
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.
“One cup of water per day for 8 people”: Deaths of Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity rise, human rights group says
The Ukrainian Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR) verified 22 deaths of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and emphasised that the defenders of Mariupol are treated with extreme cruelty, with approximately 1,300 servicemen from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade still being held in Russian captivity.
Ukraine’s PG office probes 27 cases of 54 POW executions by Russians since 2022
Ukraine is aware of 54 executed Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces since 2022, with 27 criminal cases initiated for war crimes.
Pope calls for prisoner exchange “all for all”; Ukraine responds: Russia doesn’t want it
Pope Francis calls for an "all for all" prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine in his traditional Easter address. Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War responds that while they are ready, Russia is unwilling to repatriate its own people.
Ukraine’s Army Chief names the number of Ukrainian POWs during Avdiivka withdrawal
Syrskyi said Russian forces captured 25 Ukrainian service members during the operation of withdrawal from Avdiivka.
ISW: Russia seeks to incite protests among Ukrainian POWs’ relatives
Russian actors are encouraging relatives of Ukrainian POWs to protest, claiming that the Ukrainian leadership is blocking their return.
UN report: Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs “widespread and systematic”
New UN report uncovers "widespread and systematic" Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs, with accounts of "relentless, brutal treatment inflicting severe pain and suffering" during prolonged detention.
Ukraine returns home 207 POWs (photos)
Ukraine returns home 207 POWs in this year's second large-scale prisoner exchange with Russia.
Russian IL-76 aircraft crashes in Belgorod Oblast, Russia claims it carried Ukrainian POWs
A Russian IL-76 military cargo plane crashed in Belgorod Oblast, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming it carried 65 Ukrainian POWs.
Zelenskyy, Erdogan discuss returning Ukrainian POWs, Black Sea security in phone call
"Türkiye's mediation is crucial for the release of Crimean Tatars and all others – adults and children, military and civilians, held in Russian captivity," Zelenskyy said.
Ombudsman: Russians trying to use relatives of Ukrainian POWs against Ukraine
The Ukrainian Ombudsman says Russia systematically tells Ukrainian POW families that Ukraine blocks returns, demanding relatives hold protests and provide infrastructure photos to Russia.
Russian military used Ukrainian POWs as human shields, Prosecutor’s Office confirms
Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office initiates a criminal investigation following RFE/RL's release of footage on 13 Dec showing unarmed Ukrainian POWs being led at gunpoint by Russian troops as shields in an attack on Ukrainian positions.
HIMARS missiles not responsible for killing Ukrainian POWs in Olenivka – UN
There is no evidence that HIMARS missiles were used to strike at a detention center in occupied Olenivka…
“Dramatic detective story”: Ukraine repatriates three POWs from Hungary. Eight are left
The whole story is turning into a "dramatic detective story with political overtones," according to Ukraine's Intelligence Directorate.…
106 more Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity
8 Ukrainian officers and 98 soldiers were released from Russian captivity. They fought in the Bakhmut direction and…
Ukraine charges suspected traitor for deceiving Mariupol marines into surrender
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) served a notice of suspicion of high treason to the logistics chief…