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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I was set on fire, drugged and tortured by Russians but now have hope'

Ukrainian military veteran Maksym Ostroushko recounts his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war and how he is now finding healing through hippotherapy in Ukraine.

Feb 28 • 09:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 16:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Media: Russia is trying to incite prisoner-of-war families against the Ukrainian authorities

Russia is allegedly attempting to manipulate families of prisoners of war to turn them against the Ukrainian government through intimidation and coercion.

Feb 27 • 04:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

War Returns: Israel Bombs Gaza After a Week of Truce for the Delivery of Hostages and Prisoners

Israel resumed its military operations against Hamas in Gaza following the end of a week-long truce intended for the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Ghana FM urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs

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

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Ukraine.. Talks in Geneva and Kyiv and Moscow exchange war dead bodies

Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States begin in Geneva regarding post-war reconstruction, alongside stalled peace talks with Russia and an exchange of prisoners.

Feb 26 • 09:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

The Ghanaian foreign minister in Kyiv calls for the release of two Ghanaian prisoners of war

The Ghanaian foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appealed for the release of two Ghanaian prisoners of war held in Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv.

Feb 26 • 03:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Almost 70% of Russian prisoners of war believe the war against Ukraine is justified

A study shows that nearly 70% of Russian war prisoners perceive the war against Ukraine as justified, strongly influenced by Russian propaganda.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghanaian FM asks Ukraine to release two prisoners of war from Ghana

Ghana's Foreign Minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured while fighting for Russia.

Feb 25 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Ghana's Foreign Minister in Kyiv Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian War Prisoners

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian nationals captured while fighting alongside Russian forces during the ongoing conflict.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Almost 70% of Russian POWs consider war "justified", survey shows

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.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Thousands Accused in Political Cases in Russia Related to the War Against Ukraine

In Russia, over 4,029 people have been subjected to politically motivated criminal cases relating to the ongoing war against Ukraine, with 3,059 currently incarcerated.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Prisoners of war in Ukraine fear returning to North Korea

North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine are requesting to be sent to South Korea, fearing punishment for their surrender if returned home.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison for executing Ukrainian 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.

Feb 20 • 16:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Russian General Boasted to Wife About Torturing and Killing Ukrainian Prisoners — Cut Off Their Ears and Kept Them

A Russian general bragged about torturing and killing Ukrainian prisoners, including cutting off their ears, in correspondence revealed by Lithuanian journalists.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Russian general shares photos of severed ears, discusses executing Ukrainian POWs online, investigation shows

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

Feb 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian soldier sentenced to life imprisonment for execution of two Ukrainian POWs

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

Feb 20 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Russian General Boasted in Correspondence Obtained by Journalists About Torture and Murder of Prisoners of War

Russian General Roman Demurchiev has bragged about the torture and murder of captured Ukrainian soldiers in private correspondence, according to investigative journalism projects 'Schemes' and 'System'.

Feb 20 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

How the collection of 163 photographs by the Germans during the Occupation was created, which the Greek state wants to buy

The Greek Ministry of Culture aims to acquire an entire collection of 163 historical photographs depicting last moments before the execution of prisoners during World War II, following the declaration of its historical significance.

Feb 19 • 04:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"When I die, call me"... 22,000 Cases of Arrest in the West Bank During the War of Genocide

The article reports on the alarming number of arrests in the West Bank amidst ongoing violence, highlighting the plight of Palestinian prisoners like Hamza Taisir Ali, who faces severe health issues while in administrative detention.

Feb 15 • 07:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia holds 7,000 Ukrainians captive, Ukraine holds 4,000 Russians – Zelenskyy

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.

Feb 14 • 16:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Demonstrations in Britain and France in support of Gaza and Palestinian prisoners

Demonstrations took place in Britain and France to support Palestine, focusing on solidarity with Gaza and Palestinian prisoners, and demanding an end to the war and lifting of the blockade.

Feb 14 • 12:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Hamas: The Israeli Abuse of Prisoners at Ofer Prison is a New War Crime

Hamas has condemned the Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison as a new war crime and called for international intervention.

Feb 14 • 09:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dr. sc. Harris: Communists built their state on the bodies that today lie in mass graves

Dr. Harris discusses a new scientific publication uncovering mass graves of Croatian prisoners and civilians executed after World War II in Slovenia.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Three months defending the symbol of war. Russians hold them in cruel conditions

The article discusses the ongoing plight of Ukrainian soldiers held captive by Russian forces, particularly those who defended the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, as families rally in support of their loved ones in Rivne.

Feb 12 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russian Forces 'Thirst' for Starlink – How They Try to Bypass Elon Musk's Blockade Through Prisoners of War

Russian forces are attempting to bypass a blockade from SpaceX on Starlink terminals, which had become critical for their operations in Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 09:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine war latest: Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals

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.

Feb 10 • 20:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russians force relatives of Ukrainian captives to register old debts in their names

Russian authorities are compelling relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register debts under their names.

Feb 10 • 20:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Don't miss the presentation of the book 'Hidden Graves of Croats in Slovenia'

A scientific monograph titled 'Hidden Graves of Croats in Slovenia' will be presented at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, shedding light on the suffering of Croatian prisoners and civilians post-World War II in Slovenia.

Feb 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says

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

Feb 10 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The 'cannon fodder' strategy: Putin's army is using a brutal tactic with mutilated soldiers

Russia is reportedly forcing injured prisoners to return to the front lines in Ukraine, despite severe disabilities and a lack of medical support.

Feb 7 • 14:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

They called him the Angel of Death. One of the greatest monsters died free

Josef Mengele, known as the Angel of Death, was a German doctor and SS officer notorious for conducting inhumane medical experiments on prisoners in Auschwitz during World War II, leaving a dark legacy in medical history and humanity.

Feb 7 • 06:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Moldovan President Rejects Nomination for Nobel Prize

Moldovan President Maia Sandu declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, stating it should go to Ukrainian prisoners of war and others risking their lives for peace.

Feb 6 • 22:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Kremlin: the third round of negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine will take place 'soon'

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.

Feb 6 • 18:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead

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.

Feb 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

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.

Feb 6 • 16:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Former Azov Commander Reveals Horrific Details About Shot Russian General

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.

Feb 6 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

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.

Feb 6 • 10:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Liberated 314 prisoners. But Putin and Zelensky are stuck in Donbass

The war in Ukraine continues to unfold on two fronts: the diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi seeking fragile negotiations and the ongoing conflict on the ground, where discussions remain challenging.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Ukraine, Russia exchange prisoners of war for first time in months

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

Feb 5 • 19:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Russia-Ukraine-America Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi... Agreement on the Exchange of 314 Prisoners

Diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war intensified with trilateral peace talks held in Abu Dhabi, involving representatives from America, Russia, and Ukraine, focusing on creating conditions for lasting peace and agreeing on the exchange of 314 prisoners.

Feb 5 • 18:13 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

War in Ukraine: First Prisoner Exchange in Five Months

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.

Feb 5 • 17:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Russia and Ukraine conduct POW swap after latest US-led peace talks

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

Feb 5 • 17:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Unexpected shift in negotiations with Russia: This could change the tone of the war

Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to exchange a total of 314 prisoners of war, marking a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing discussions in Abu Dhabi involving American negotiators.

Feb 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Russia refused to accept ordinary soldiers: why they demanded former prisoners and Kadyrov's fighters

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

Feb 5 • 15:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia takes Akhmat fighters and convicts in POW exchange for Ukrainian defenders

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

Feb 5 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Progress in Negotiations – 157 Ukrainians Released from Prisoner of War Detention

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.

Feb 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Second day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in UAE end without breakthrough

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.

Feb 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners: Zelensky published photographs

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

Feb 5 • 14:04 UTC

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