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Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Agree on 1,000 POW Exchange and Ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners and a temporary ceasefire.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Inside the Jails Where Russia Breaks Ukraine Prisoners ‘Like Dogs’
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been subjected to physical and psychological violence in detention centres in Russia, according to testimonies collected by AFP.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
China Reportedly Seeks Return of Captured Soldiers in Ukraine
The two Chinese nationals captured by Ukraine after fighting for Moscow remains in Kyiv’s custody a year after their capture.
Updated: May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Soldier Survives 2 Weeks in Russian Dugout, Returns With Captor
A Ukrainian corporal endured captivity, psychological pressure, and near starvation before managing to signal his unit and walk out alive.
May 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Expects New Prisoner Exchange with Russia Soon, Budanov Says
A new prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia is expected soon, following the latest exchange on April 11 that freed 175 Ukrainian service members and seven civilians.
April 16, 2026
Russia
400 Collaborators Line Up to Defect to Russia in POW Swap
New Kyiv state project allows for the deportation of convicted Kremlin collaborators – who must publicly confess they wish to relocate to Russia – in a program to repatriate Ukrainian civilian POWs.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Easter POW Exchange – What It Was Like, What It Could Have Been
Exclusive report by Kyiv Post from the prisoner exchange on April 11 – and why it was not as expected
April 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Easter Prisoner Exchange – What It Was Like and What It Could Have Been
Exclusive report by Kyiv Post from the prisoner exchange on April 11 – and why it was not as expected
April 12, 2026
Russia
Budanov Signals New Prisoner Swap by Week’s End
Following the return of 182 Ukrainians on Saturday, Kyiv is preparing a subsequent exchange phase as officials warn that the Orthodox Easter ceasefire is unlikely to hold.
April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Execute Four Ukrainian POWs Near Kharkiv Amid Easter Ceasefire
The 14th Army Corps reported the summary execution of captured servicemen in the Derhachi community, a move Kyiv calls a systemic violation of the Geneva Conventions.
April 12, 2026
Ukraine
182 Ukrainians Return Home in Pre-Easter Prisoner Swap With Russia
President Zelensky announced the recovery of 175 servicemen and seven civilians from captivity, including defenders of Mariupol and Chornobyl, most of whom had been held since 2022.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
The Resilience of Ukraine: A David and Goliath Story
“Canada stands with Ukraine” – State Secretary Randeep Sarai on military aid, energy security, and the modern David vs. Goliath conflict.
April 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Unexploded Grenade Found Inside Body of Fallen Ukrainian Soldier Returned from Russia
The unexpected incident, which occurred around three weeks ago, prompted the emergency evacuation of the morgue in the city of Chernivtsi.
March 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘He Said He Would Return From Anywhere. And He Kept His Word’: POW Exchange in Kyiv
Ukraine and Russia carried out one of the largest prisoner exchanges of the war – 500 for 500.
March 6, 2026
Prisoners of War
Second Round of 500-for-500 POW Swap Underway: 300 Ukrainians Return Home
The swap comes a day after the first phase of the 500-for-500 exchange, in which 200 Ukrainians returned home.
March 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Begin 500-for-500 POW Exchange, First 200 Ukrainians Return Home
The exchange stems from agreements reached during trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Geneva aimed at finding a path toward ending the war.
March 5, 2026