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Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, has passed away at the age of 88, having actively researched and shared the stories of American POWs affected by the bombing.

A Russian court has sentenced five Ukrainian prisoners of war to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a cross-border operation into Kursk Oblast in August 2024.

Ukraine has successfully brought home 300 POWs and two civilians from Russian captivity in a significant prisoner exchange deal.

Russia and Ukraine are exchanging prisoners of war as negotiations for peace remain stalled, with both sides confirming the release of 500 POWs each.

Russia and Ukraine have conducted a POW swap of 300 captives each, facilitated by mediation from the UAE and the US, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Ukraine has successfully negotiated the release of 300 prisoners of war and two civilians from Russian custody, marking the second stage of an ongoing exchange process.

Russia and Ukraine conducted a significant prisoner exchange, facilitated by the U.S. and UAE, releasing a total of 600 prisoners of war over two days amid ongoing peace talks.

Ukrainians released from Russian captivity require urgent medical care, as Ukraine condemns Russia's decision to hand over two POWs to Hungary.

President Zelensky announced the return of 200 Ukrainian soldiers as part of a POW exchange with Russia.

Ukraine has summoned Hungary's chargé d'affaires to express that the public relations approach regarding the transfer of Ukrainian POWs is unacceptable.

Ukraine has condemned Russia's transfer of two Ukrainian prisoners of war with dual Hungarian citizenship to Hungary, labeling it a provocation and a violation of international law.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 200 prisoners of war each, facilitated by mediation from the United States and the UAE, marking the beginning of a larger two-day swap process.

Ukraine has successfully returned 200 soldiers from Russian captivity in a POW exchange facilitated by the U.S. and the UAE.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the return of two Ukrainian prisoners of war, stating they were released by Putin at Hungary's request.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is set to summon the Hungarian chargé d'affaires to verify claims regarding the transfer of two Ukrainian POWs with Hungarian citizenship from Russia to Hungary.

Vladimir Putin has promised Hungary the release of two Ukrainian soldiers who are Hungarian citizens during a meeting with Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Moscow.

Russia will release two Hungarian-Ukrainian soldiers captured while fighting for Ukraine, following a request from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Vladimir Putin announced the return of two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war during a meeting with Hungary's Foreign Minister.

Ukraine's ombudsman claims that Russia has executed 337 Ukrainian prisoners of war by the end of 2025, emphasizing the systematic torture faced by many captives.

Vladimir Putin spoke with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about Hungarian citizens who were captured while fighting for Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held discussions covering the situations in Iran, Ukraine, and the status of Hungarian POWs.

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.

The Ghanaian Foreign Minister has called on Ukraine to free two Ghanaian prisoners of war.

Ghana's Foreign Minister calls on Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured during the conflict with Russia.

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.

A Kyiv court sentenced a Russian soldier to life imprisonment for executing two Ukrainian prisoners of war, reflecting ongoing efforts to address war crimes in the conflict.

An investigation reveals that Russian Major General Roman Demurchiyev discussed the execution and mistreatment of Ukrainian POWs in leaked private messages.

A Russian soldier has been sentenced to life in prison by a Kyiv court for the execution of two Ukrainian prisoners of war.

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.

Ukraine reports that Russia is coercing families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for use by Russian troops.

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

Moldovan President Maia Sandu declined a Nobel Peace Prize nomination on February 5, advocating that the honor should go to Ukrainian prisoners of war who strive for peace.

Denys Prokopenko, the former commander of the Azov forces, shared grim details on Facebook regarding promises made by a Russian general about the treatment of Ukrainian POWs under the Geneva Conventions.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 157 prisoners of war each, with three civilians also released, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

An agreement has been reached during trilateral talks among Ukraine, Russia, and the United States to exchange 314 prisoners of war, marking the first such exchange in five months.