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ADC chieftain Oladimeji Fabiyi criticizes the Nigerian government for what he sees as politically motivated actions against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Finnish expert Risto E. J. Penttilä argues that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is not only a major strategic blunder but also a reflection of his desire to rectify what he views as the greatest geopolitical mistake of the 20th century—the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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

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

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Russia is holding 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war while Ukraine holds over 4,000 Russian prisoners, expressing willingness for an all-for-all exchange.

Karel Köcher, the only known spy to penetrate the CIA, faced skepticism upon his return to Czechoslovakia after a prisoner exchange in 1986.

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

A Ukrainian soldier, previously declared dead, surprised his family by returning home after being held as a prisoner of war.

The United States aims to end the nearly four-year conflict through ongoing negotiations, with a recent round yielding a large-scale prisoner exchange but no breakthrough on territorial issues.

A Ukrainian father cries tears of joy as he learns his son is returning home after nearly three years in Russian captivity, following an agreement to exchange 314 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine and Russia agreed to a prisoner exchange of 314 individuals during talks in Abu Dhabi, although there was no progress on territorial issues.

A heartfelt video shared on social media shows a Ukrainian soldier's father waiting for his son's return from Russian captivity after over three years, coinciding with the first prisoner exchange of 2026.

Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first prisoner of war exchange in several months, marking a significant development in their ongoing conflict.

A Ukrainian soldier, presumed dead and honored with a funeral in 2023 due to a false DNA identification, has returned home after being exchanged in a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia.

Moscow and Kyiv agreed on the release of 314 prisoners during a negotiation round in Abu Dhabi, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for quicker results.

Russia demanded the return of former prisoners and fighters loyal to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers during a prisoner swap.

The latest round of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA ended without breakthroughs, but 157 Ukrainian prisoners of war were released.

Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi without reaching a breakthrough, although they agreed to exchange 157 prisoners of war.

Ukraine and Russia have concluded a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing to a major prisoner swap, the first in five months, to end the most devastating conflict in Europe since World War II.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 157 prisoners after a long pause, sharing photos of the soldiers who have returned home.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv for the exchange of 314 prisoners as airstrikes resume in Ukraine amidst freezing temperatures, while the European Parliament plans an extraordinary session on Ukraine.

The U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, occurring after trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending nearly four years of war.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed on a prisoner exchange on a 1-for-1 basis as a result of trilateral talks involving the USA in Abu Dhabi, with further negotiations expected to lead to more progress in the coming weeks.

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

Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian delegations commenced the second day of peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, following a productive first day that resulted in a mutual agreement for a prisoner of war exchange.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for an imminent prisoner exchange of war captives.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a prisoner of war exchange with Russia is expected soon following talks in Abu Dhabi.

Olexij Anuľa, a Ukrainian who endured nearly 10 months in Russian captivity, described the extreme torture and abuse he faced, including solitary confinement and multiple physical assaults, leading to a lengthy recovery process.

The article discusses the criticism faced by the Trump administration over its actions in Venezuela, as well as Nicolás Maduro's appearance in a U.S. court, where he declared himself innocent and a prisoner of war.

Nicolás Maduro claims he was kidnapped and is a prisoner of war while appearing before a judge in New York, maintaining his and his wife's innocence regarding the charges against them.

Nicolás Maduro claims to be a 'prisoner of war' and insists he is still the president of Venezuela during his appearance in a New York court.

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court claiming he is innocent and a prisoner of war, asserting his status as the constitutional president of Venezuela.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserts that he views himself as a prisoner of war instead of facing legal charges, emphasizing the significance of his wording.

Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan leader, claims innocence in a New York court, asserting he is a 'prisoner of war' during his first appearance before American justice following his capture.

Nicolás Maduro made a defiant first court appearance in the U.S. after being captured during a military raid in Caracas.

The trial of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has commenced in a Manhattan federal court, facing charges of narco-terrorism and other serious crimes.

Ghana's Foreign Ministry is taking diplomatic measures to secure the release of a Ghanaian citizen detained in Ukraine as a 'prisoner of war.'

Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine expressed their desire to defect to South Korea after being wounded and taken prisoner while fighting alongside Russian forces.

Two Ukrainian soldiers held their position for 130 days and returned with a Russian prisoner, while advanced technology and changing tactics are discussed for future military strategies.