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‘Glory to Russia’ Burned on Ukrainian POW’s Body Confirmed Authentic
In yet another confirmation of systematic torture, Ukrainian officials verified that Russians branded “glory to Russia” on the abdomen of a Ukrainian prisoner while in captivity.
June 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Must Bring Everyone Home’: Ukraine, Russia Begin Exchange of Young, Wounded Prisoners
The exchange follows a second round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine held June 2 in Istanbul. At the meeting, both sides agreed to exchange wounded and young prisoners of war.
June 9, 2025
Zelensky
‘A Dirty Political Game’ – Prisoner Swap Now Set for Next Week
After both sides accuse each other of delaying an exchange of more than 1,000 prisoners and mortal remains, HUR chief says the transfer will happen next week
June 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Delaying Prisoner Swap
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange of over 1,000 people on each side between was thrown into doubt Saturday after they had agreed to the swap at talks in Istanbul on Monday.
June 8, 2025
HUR
‘Eliminate the F**king Prisoners’: Another Russian Commander Orders Execution of Wounded Ukrainians
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted a call where a Russian commander was heard to order his troops to execute captured wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
June 6, 2025
Ukraine
500 Ukrainian POWs Could Return This Weekend, Body Swap Deal Also in Play
Ukraine expects a major POW exchange with Russia on June 7–8, aiming to return 500 soldiers, as talks continue on repatriating and accurately identifying 6,000 bodies.
June 4, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Agree to POW and Body Exchange – But No Ceasefire Yet
Delegations agreed to swap wounded young prisoners, return 6,000 fallen soldiers each, and Turkey has offered to host the leaders again in June – but Moscow still resisted a full ceasefire.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Russia
Over Half of Azovstal Defenders Home in Ukraine
Over half of the approximately 2,500 Azovstal defenders captured by Russia in 2022 have been returned to Ukraine, but none were included in the latest round of prisoner exchanges.
May 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine War: What Comes After the Prisoner Swap?
Russia launched a massive attack involving hundreds of drones and missile strikes against Ukraine as both sides neared completion of a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap.
May 28, 2025
Azov
‘Yet Another Crime Against Humanity’ – Why Did Certain POWs Not Come Home?
After the 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia, questions remain about detainees from the Azov brigade, and those branded as political prisoners who have been held captive since 2014
May 26, 2025
Zelensky
1,000-for-1,000 Swap Completed: 303 Ukrainian POWs Return in Final Phase of Major Russia Exchange
The swap is part of the largest prisoner exchange between the two countries. Under the deal, both sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, following negotiations in Turkey.
May 25, 2025
Zelensky
Day 2 of POW Deal: 307 Ukrainian Defenders Return Home
Zelensky confirmed that 307 Ukrainian POWs were returned home on Saturday, marking the second day of a major 1,000-for-1,000 exchange deal brokered in Turkey.
Updated: May 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Swap 390 Prisoners in First Phase of Agreed Exchange
The swap follows an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners each – the only substantial outcome of these negotiations.
May 23, 2025
Trump
Trump Claims ‘Major’ Ukraine-Russia POW Swap Done – Kyiv Says It’s Still Ongoing
The announcement follows an agreement between Ukraine and Russia during talks in Istanbul earlier this month to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side.
May 23, 2025
Turkey
‘We Did Our Part’: Ukraine Calls Out Russian ‘1000-for-1000’ POW Swap Delay
Ukraine confirms it produced and handed over a list for the “1000-for-1000” POW exchange, contradicting Kremlin claims that no such list had been received.
May 22, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
‘Take the Commander, Kill the Rest’: Intercept Reveals Evidence of More Executions
Intercepted Russian radio messages obtained by CNN suggest troops were told to kill surrendering Ukrainians which, paired with drone footage, is evidence of more Russian war crimes Kyiv says.
May 22, 2025