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Hungary
‘Take Them With You On the Plane’ – Putin Transfers 2 Ukrainian POWs into Hungarian FM’s Custody
As disputes over the Druzhba pipeline intensify, Péter Szijjártó met Vladimir Putin to seek guarantees on oil and gas deliveries – and left with two Ukrainian POWs.
Updated: March 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian POW Fined in Russian Prison for ‘Discrediting the Military’
The soldier, who served in Ukraine’s National Guard, was fined about $390 after denouncing Russia’s invasion while imprisoned on terrorism charges for defending Ukraine.
March 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ghana Says 55 Citizens Killed Fighting For Russia As Recruitment of African Nationals Draws Scrutiny
African governments are stepping up warnings and investigations as mounting casualties reveal the scale of recruitment efforts targeting vulnerable young men across the continent.
Feb. 27, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘They Took Our Names’: Ukrainian POW on Torture, Mock Executions, and 2 Years Without Sunlight
Four years into Russia’s full-scale war, Ukrainian POW Oleksii tells Kyiv Post how he survived Russian captivity for one reason: his newborn daughter.
Feb. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Returns 1,000 Bodies of Deceased Soldiers
According to publicly available data, Ukraine has received about 18,000 bodies from Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Feb. 26, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Hosts Ghana’s Top Diplomat as Kyiv Warns of Russian Recruitment in Africa
Accra is seeking the release of two citizens captured in Ukraine after being lured into Russia’s military, as both countries explore the possibility of deepening political and economic ties.
Feb. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ghana FM in Kyiv Urges Ukraine to Release 2 Ghanaian POWs
Ukraine said that more than 1,780 citizens from 36 African countries – including Ghana – had been identified among Russia’s ranks, and that some of them had been captured.
Feb. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Coerces Families of Ukrainian POWs to Register Starlink Terminals for Military Use
After Ukraine disabled illegal Starlink systems used by Russian forces, Moscow began coercing families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register satellite terminals.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Returns 157 Soldiers, Civilians in First POW Exchange of 2026
The exchange marked the 71st prisoner swap since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with most of those freed held captive since 2022.
Feb. 5, 2026
Prisoners of War
314 Prisoners Set for Release After Abu Dhabi Talks
Reports confirm that 314 prisoners are to be exchanged after what Kyiv describes as productive talks in UAE, marking the first breakthrough in months of stalled diplomacy.
Feb. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
55,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Since Russia’s Full-scale Invasion, Zelensky Says
A “great number of people” are also considered missing in action, Zelensky added during an interview with France 2.
Feb. 4, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Expects POW Exchange ‘in Near Future’ as Abu Dhabi Talks Continue
“There must be no rewards for the aggressor – if any reward is given to the aggressor, Russia will, over time, break any agreement,” the president added as the first day of talks drew to an end.
Feb. 4, 2026
Prisoners of War
Ukraine Receives 1,000 Bodies of Fallen Soldiers in Repatriation Operation
According to publicly available data, Ukraine has received about 17,000 bodies from Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Jan. 29, 2026
Russia
Captured Russian Soldier Gets Life Sentence for Executing Ukrainian POWs, Intelligence Says
A Ukrainian court sentenced a Russian soldier captured near Vovchansk to life in prison for executing three Ukrainian prisoners of war, Ukraine’s military intelligence said.
Jan. 14, 2026
Zelensky
Russia ‘Deliberately Slowing Down’ POW Swaps, Zelensky Says
Responding to a Kyiv Post question, Zelensky said Russia is deliberately blocking POW exchanges to pressure Ukraine, while Budanov will continue overseeing swaps despite his new role.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Marked Record Year for Prisoner Exchanges Amid War With Russia
Ukraine returned a record 2,310 of its people from Russian captivity in 2025 through multiple prisoner exchanges, including major swaps under the Istanbul agreements.
Jan. 1, 2026