Ukrainian prisoners of war

Among civilians released in the “1000 for 1000” exchange, one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and the remaining were Ukrainians who had already served their sentences in Russia
News - 29 May 2025

Among civilians released in the “1000 for 1000” exchange, one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and the remaining were Ukrainians who had already served their sentences in Russia

The civilians released during the "1000 for 1000" exchange, there was one political prisoner, 15 inmates, and Ukrainians who had already completed their sentences in Russia

Ukrainian prisoners of war are dying in Russian prisons from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries – Associated Press
News - 28 May 2025

Ukrainian prisoners of war are dying in Russian prisons from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries – Associated Press

Autopsies conducted on the returned remains of Ukrainian prisoners of war who died in Russian prisons reveal they died from tuberculosis, infections, asphyxiation, and head injuries

Russian special services create fake organisations to mimic Red Cross activities – HUR
News - 28 May 2025

Russian special services create fake organisations to mimic Red Cross activities – HUR

Fake humanitarian organisations within Russia masquerade as humanitarian missions to give aid to Ukrainian prisoners of war, but in reality act to prevent aid

The whereabouts of Azov soldier Oleh Lobov, who was severely wounded in the Olenivka terrorist attack, remain unknown
News - 25 May 2025

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
News - 15 May 2025

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.

“I hear others. I hope they hear me too” – Maksym Butkevych presents a human rights podcast
News - 12 May 2025

“I hear others. I hope they hear me too” – Maksym Butkevych presents a human rights podcast

Maksym Butkevych, together with journalist Darya Bura, has launched a new human rights podcast, "I hear others."

Trump must remember those Ukrainian prisoners dying in Russia – Nobel winner Matviichuk to US President
News - 04 March 2025

Trump must remember those Ukrainian prisoners dying in Russia – Nobel winner Matviichuk to US President

Matviichuk considers it abnormal when politicians talk about elections, minerals and concessions, but not about people. In her opinion, the human dimension must be returned to the negotiations. This must be done to stop the war and the loss of life

184 Ukrainian POWs die in Russian captivity since February 2022 as torture and execution reports mount
News - 29 December 2024

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

Ukraine calls for international action as new evidence shows Russians executing surrendered soldiers
News - 19 October 2024

Ukraine calls for international action as new evidence shows Russians executing surrendered soldiers

Russian milbloggers largely glorified the Russian execution of the Ukrainian POWs, reinforcing a cultural norm to justify and celebrate war crimes within the broader Russian ultranationalist community

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing
News - 01 October 2024

Russians execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in active war zone of Donetsk Oblast, marking largest known battlefield killing

The Prosecutor General's Office is verifying the posted material. Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin described this as the largest known execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the battlefield

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
Articles - 23 September 2024

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice