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Russia
Kremlin Ready to Hand Over Ukrainian POWs 'Bodies' After Russian Il-76 Crash to Ukraine
Russia is ready to hand over to Ukraine the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war who were allegedly on board the IL-76 plane that crashed in the Belgorod region in late January.
March 1, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Seeks Saudi Arabia's Support for His Peace Formula and POWs Return
Among the key topics of the bilateral talks between President Zelensky and Saudi Arabia leadership will be the Ukrainian peace formula and the return of POWs.
Feb. 27, 2024
Drones
Investigation Launched into Russian Execution of Three Ukrainian POWs Near Robotyne
Ukraine has been prompted into launching an investigation of probable violations of the laws of war after video footage was released showing the Feb. 18 shooting incident.
Feb. 21, 2024
Zaporizhzhia
Russians Executed Wounded POWs in Avdiivka, Breaking Evacuation Promises
The withdrawal of Ukraine’s 110th brigade from Avdiivka was hit with continuous aircraft and artillery fire, and constant attacks on vehicles along evacuation routes.
Feb. 20, 2024
SBU
Bodies of 58 More Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers Return Home
After being formally identified, the bodies of the defenders will be handed over to their families for a decent burial.
Feb. 16, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Returns 207 POWs from Captivity
Despite the failed prisoner exchange last Wednesday as the result of a Russian plane crash, Ukraine today returned 207 soldiers and civilians from captivity.
Jan. 31, 2024
UN
Russia, Ukraine Trade Plane Crash Blame at UN Security Council
Ukraine says it could be "the first case of Russia using a human shield in the air to cover the transportation of missiles for their further use against peaceful Ukrainian cities."
Jan. 26, 2024
Drones
Russians Knocking on Avdiivka’s Door: ‘They Were Dislodged’ – War in Ukraine Update for Jan 25
Kyiv has no idea how POW plane exploded; Avdiivka mayor says Moscow’s troops breached the city, if briefly; At least 8 civilians wounded, 2 killed, by air strikes in Donetsk
Jan. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Says No 'Reliable Information' on Downed Plane as Russia Claims 65 Ukrainian POWs on Board Crashed Il-76
Moscow said 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers were killed when an IL-76 plane was shot down in its western Belgorod region ahead of a planned prisoner exchange between the two sides.
Jan. 24, 2024
Ukraine
POWs Returned to Russia During Last Prisoner Exchange Were Mostly Convicts
Russia’s Defense Ministry and the Wagner mercenary group recruited heavily from Russian prisons in late 2022 and throughout 2023 to make up for manpower losses.
Jan. 16, 2024
HUR
Wednesday Sees Largest Single POW Exchange – 230 Ukrainians Returned
Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that they had exchanged hundreds of captive soldiers in a UAE brokered deal, the first such prisoner of war exchange in months.
Jan. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Another Video of Russian Troops Executing Ukrainian POWs Emerges, Prosecutor's Office Identifies Suspects
Video on Ukrainian social media alleges Russian forces shooting AFU soldiers of the 117th Brigade; claims point to Russian army 76th Guards Airborne Division involvement.
Dec. 28, 2023
Zaporizhzhia
Video Shows Russian Soldiers Using Ukrainian Troops as Human Shields, One Shot Dead
Overhead images captured by a drone and published by Radio Liberty show Russian soldiers hiding behind captured Ukrainian troops as they engage in a firefight.
Dec. 14, 2023