Prisoners of War in Russia: 'They Tried to Turn People into Animals'
Former Ukrainian prisoners of war described systematic torture and inhumane treatment in Russian captivity during a testimony in the Saxon State Parliament.
The Open Wounds of Bucha, Four Years After the Bloody Russian Occupation: "I Know Who Killed My Husband"
Women in Bucha continue to cry for their dead and demand justice four years after the Russian occupation, amidst ongoing grief and struggles to retrieve their loved ones from captivity.
'The Russians beat him just for being Polish'. How Krzysztof Galos died in Russian captivity
The article discusses the tragic case of Krzysztof Galos, a Polish citizen who was taken prisoner by Russian forces and ultimately murdered, highlighting the brutal treatment of non-Ukrainians in Russian captivity.
Zelensky: 'Thousands of children' remain 'hostage' in Russia, 2,000 have returned to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 2,000 children have returned to Ukraine since the start of the war, while thousands still remain in Russian captivity.
From the Gulag to Ukraine: The Kyiv Independent exposes Russiaβs culture of torture in new documentary
The Kyiv Independent has launched a documentary titled 'Torture Culture,' investigating the systematic torture of Ukrainian civilians in Russian captivity and its historical roots in Russia's past.
The frog poison killed Navalny: 'Stimulates nicotine receptors'
The article discusses the findings that the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reportedly killed by a potent and relatively unknown poison, identified as epibatidine, while in Russian captivity.
POSTIMEES UKRAINAS β© Valentine's Day without loved ones. Fighters in Russian captivity remembered in Lviv
Valentine's Day in Lviv is marked by sorrow as families remember fighters captured by Russian forces.
National Guard frees Ukrainian fighter held in Russian captivity for nearly a month
The National Guard of Ukraine successfully freed a fighter who had been held in Russian captivity for 27 days.
Amputated toes, lost 30 kilograms, and PTSD: The experience of two Ukrainian civilians in Russian captivity
Two Ukrainian civilians, Mikita Horbans and Volodimir, share their harrowing experiences of torture and trauma after being captured by Russian forces during the invasion.
Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna tried to cut her wrists in Russian captivity in front of guards to get psychological aid
Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna attempted self-harm in Russian custody to prompt access to psychological support, reflecting her dire situation and mental health struggles during imprisonment.
Worms and a Mouse, to Avoid Dying of Hunger: The Story of a Ukrainian POW Tortured in Russian Prisons
The harrowing account of Oleksiy, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, reveals the brutal conditions and torturous treatment experienced by POWs in Russian captivity.
Azov fighter Serhii Mykhailenko freed from Russian captivity
Serhii Mykhailenko, an Azov fighter, has been released from Russian captivity during a prisoner exchange after enduring an illegal trial and detention.
VIDEO A Ukrainian woman thought she had buried her soldier son in 2023. He called her.
A Ukrainian soldier, Nazar Dalecky, believed to be dead and buried in 2023, shockingly called his mother after being released from Russian captivity.
Ukrainians welcomed soldiers released from Russian captivity with joy and tears
Ukrainians celebrated the release of soldiers from Russian captivity, marking a significant exchange of 157 prisoners since October.
Russian Lieutenant General Alexeyev targeted in 6 February assassination attempt once promised Azovstal defenders fair treatment in captivity
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, who was targeted in an assassination attempt on February 6, had previously assured the Azovstal defenders of fair treatment during their withdrawal from Mariupol in May 2022.
Ukrainian father breaks into tears upon learning that his son is returning from Russian captivity - Watch the video
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.
VIDEO: The image of a father waiting for his son breaks hearts: Ukrainian soldier released from captivity after more than three years
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.
VIDEO This is the moment when a father realized that the Russians were releasing his son from captivity
Ukrainian media released a touching video of Ivan Roman, a father who waited over three years for his son Ivan to be freed from Russian captivity, having been captured near Vuhledar in 2022.
Ukrainian defender believed dead since 2022 comes home from captivity
Ukrainian serviceman Nazar Daletskyi, who was thought to be dead since 2022, has returned from Russian captivity.
Ukrainian marine Ruslan Kurtmallaiev freed from Russian captivity
Ukrainian marine Ruslan Kurtmallaiev has been released after spending nearly four years in Russian captivity, following orders to surrender from his commander.
Freed Ukrainian prisoners have returned home. The photos are touching
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 157 individuals, including soldiers and civilians, freed from Russian captivity, sharing impactful photos of them wrapped in Ukrainian flags.
Russia announces prisoner exchange with Ukraine
Russia has returned 157 soldiers from captivity in Ukraine in exchange for the same number of Ukrainian army soldiers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The Development of Fighting (Day 1440): How Ukrainian Soldiers Escape Russian Captivity? Convincing the Opponent to Surrender
This article discusses the stories of captured Ukrainian soldiers rescued by their comrades and highlights the ongoing conflict dynamics, including recent Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and troop movements.
Development of Fighting (Day 1440): How Captured Ukrainians Escape from the Russians β Either Drones Help Them or They Convince Them to Surrender
The article discusses two stories of how Ukrainian prisoners of war managed to escape from captivity, amidst ongoing significant Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite a ceasefire announced by Trump.
Drones save Ukrainian soldiers from captivity near Pokrovsk β video
Ukrainian soldiers were rescued from Russian captivity near Pokrovsk by strike drones during a front-line assault.
Russian prison is a miniature of their state, says former Ukrainian prisoner of war
Olexij AnuΔΎa, 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.
Ukraine War: 'We called a nurse, Dr. Death'
Maksym Butkevych, a journalist and human rights activist who spent over two years in Russian captivity, reflects on the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine as it approaches its fifth year.