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Russian troops execute Ukrainian soldier attempting to surrender on Siversk front
Under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation under Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine has been launched into a war crime resulting in the death of a person
Russian forces beat Ukrainian POW with rifle butt, then execute him on Pokrovsk axis
Law enforcement officers emphasise once again that the deliberate killing of prisoners of war is a grave violation of the Geneva Conventions and constitutes a serious international crime
Russia executes five Ukrainian POWs near Zelenyi Hai in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The analysts did not specify when the incident occurred
Russian soldiers executes 5 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast — Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office
Law enforcement officials have initiated a pre-trial investigation into the commission of a war crime resulting in death under Part 2, Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Russian forces execute two Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
DeepState also reported that Ukrainian forces killed these Russian soldiers with an FPV drone within 20 minutes
“I didn’t want this war”: Indian student says Russia coerced him into military service after drug conviction
The man said he had traveled to Russia to study but was imprisoned on drug-related charges and later offered "freedom" in exchange for signing a military contract
Ukraine urges Russia to honor Istanbul prisoner exchange agreement
Ukraine regards Russia's claims as manipulation and disinformation from Russia, which has accompanied every stage of the exchanges agreed upon in Istanbul
Talks in Istanbul: Ukraine demands the return of children deported by Russia
The Ukrainian negotiators said Russia again rejected an "unconditional ceasefire" – a key demand by Kyiv and its allies in Europe and the US
The whereabouts of Azov soldier Oleh Lobov, who was severely wounded in the Olenivka terrorist attack, remain unknown
In the aftermath of the Olenivka colony barracks terror attack, the whereabouts of a serviceman of the "Azov" Special Forces Detachment of the National Guard, captured during the defence of Mariupol, remain unknown
Newly elected Pope provided with a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war
A Ukrainian delegation has presented newly anointed Pope Leo XIV with a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in captivity in Russia.
“Don’t Be Silent! Captivity Kills”: Kyiv rally demands release of Ukrainian POWs
The organaizers of the peaceful assembly called on Ukrainians to attend the rallies every Sunday with flags, posters, and photographs of prisoners or simply to be present and collectively say, "We do not forget"
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has called for human rights issues to remain on the agenda of peace negotiations
O'Flaherty suggests that representatives of Ukrainian civil society, whose credibility among citizens is higher than that of the parliament, should be at the negotiating table
Russia bears responsibility for the occupied territories – Amnesty International Ukraine
While preparing the report, representatives of Amnesty International Ukraine conducted over 100 interviews with former prisoners of war and their family members. They shared their experiences, memories, and interactions with state and non-governmental organisations
Ukrainian Ombudsman reports new POW executions by Russian forces
He sent letters to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross after a video emerged showing the bodies of five Ukrainian soldiers apparently executed after capture by the Russians
The families of prisoners of war and civilian hostages rallied outside the US Embassy in Kyiv, urging their release under the “all for all” formula
More than 500 family members of prisoners of war and civilians illegally detained by Russia held placards in English reading: "Help Free Civilians," "Every POW Has the Right to Freedom," "Captivity Kills Our Sons and Husbands," "Want Peace? But First Return POWs," "No Negotiations, No Deals Until Our POWs Return Home." Attendees also unfurled a large banner stating, "Don't Let Russia Torture and Kill Our POWs."
184 Ukrainian POWs die in Russian captivity since February 2022 as torture and execution reports mount
Documented evidence also highlights numerous cases of prisoner deaths caused by inhumane conditions and torture in detention facilities
“Not random acts”: Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner reports record surge in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs in 2024
When Lubinets contacted Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova, she promised a "legal response" to these facts. However, the Ukrainian Ombudsman expressed scepticism about this commitment
Russian forces execute 54 Ukrainian prisoners of war in last two months alone, official report
Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating 53 criminal cases regarding the execution of 177 Ukrainian defenders. The majority occurred in 2024 – 37 criminal cases regarding the execution of 109 people
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