Five Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were executed by Russian soldiers, Ukrainian mapping and analytical organization DeepState reported on Nov. 22. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right to […]
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia
Key developments on Oct. 2: Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports Russia reportedly modifies missiles to evade Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems French military intercepts – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This […]
‘Cosplay of justice’ — Russia sentences 4 Ukrainian POWs to nearly 30 years in prison
The prisoners were accused of conducting sabotage and reconnaissance operations against military and industrial facilities within Russia, including the Shaykovka air base. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right […]
‘Work on lists is ongoing’ — Ukraine, Russia preparing to exchange 1,200 POWs each, Zelensky says
Work is ongoing between Ukraine and Russia as the warring parties prepare to each exchange 1,200 Prisoners of War (POWs), President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 3. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be […]
Netherlands, OSCE seek investigation into Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs
The Netherlands and 40 other OSCE member states have formally called for an independent investigation into the torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced July 24. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. […]
Ukraine, Russia carry out another exchange of POWs under Istanbul deal
Editor’s note: The story is being updated. Ukraine has brought home another group of service members from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 12, saying the latest exchange focused on “severely wounded and seriously ill warriors.” The prisoners of war (POWs) were released as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia agreed upon […]
Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal
Key developments on June 10: In one of largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12 Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal Russia significantly improved North Korea’s shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s Budanov says EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil […]
Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia
Ukraine brought home 303 prisoners of war on May 25 in the final phase of a 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The prisoner exchange took place in three phases carried out over three days and was agreed on during peace talks held in Turkey on May 16, the first direct negotiations […]
BREAKING: Ukraine brings home 307 POWs in 2nd phase of major prisoner swap with Russia
Editor’s note: The story is being updated. Ukraine has brought home 307 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity in the second phase of its largest prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 24. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 307 Russian prisoners of war (POWs) have also been brought back from Ukraine and are […]
Ukraine war latest: 205 Ukrainian POWs released in prisoner swap; drone attacks intensify against Moscow
Key developments on May 6: Ukraine brings home 205 POWs in prisoner exchange with Russia Russian soldiers executed 3 unarmed Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say Russia allegedly downs 3 drones approaching Moscow as Putin prepares Victory Day parade Ukraine stabilizes Pokrovsk front, seizes tactical initiative in some areas, Syrskyi says Hegseth reportedly ordered […]
Russian soldiers executed 3 unarmed Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Russian troops shot three unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) on May 3 near the village of Novopil in Donetsk Oblast, the regional prosecutor’s office reported on May 6. The execution of prisoners of war is a breach of the Geneva Conventions and qualifies as an international crime. Russian soldiers captured three Ukrainian servicemen during […]
Ukraine war latest: Moscow violates ‘Easter truce,’ Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Key developments on April 19-20: Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia Ukraine advances in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin Russia prepares to push toward Kostiantynivka in […]