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The article details how families of Ukrainian POWs are subjected to blackmail and intimidation tactics by Russian forces, as exemplified by the case of Karina Remez and her husband Dmytro.

A survey indicates that nearly 70% of Russian prisoners of war believe the conflict in Ukraine is justified, with significant variations depending on their belief in Russian propaganda.

Oleksiy Anul, a former Ukrainian prisoner of war, discusses his experiences and recovery in Latvia, where he wrote a book to assist other POWs.

President Zelenskyy expresses hope for an imminent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia following talks in Geneva.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that prisoner of war exchanges and civilian releases will be key topics during the upcoming negotiations in Geneva.

Russia is reportedly pressuring families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for military use, coinciding with Ukraine’s initiative to control these terminals.

The harrowing account of Oleksiy, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, reveals the brutal conditions and torturous treatment experienced by POWs in Russian captivity.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war following US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi, with both sides noting positive progress.

Ukraine successfully returned 157 prisoners of war in an exchange with Russia, which included convicts and fighters from the Akhmat unit.

Ukrainian Special Operations forces successfully evacuated a captured Russian soldier using a ground robotic system.