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world10 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine warns of renewed Kyiv strikes as POWs return and Europe backs a war-crimes tribunal

Ukraine says Russia plans to strike Kyiv’s President’s Office and state residence while Ukrainian drones hit Russian targets including the Ryazan refinery; 205 Ukrainian POWs are released in the latest exchange; Russia seeks to involve Belarus in new aggression; a milblogger posts then deletes footage of a drone attack on a UN vehicle in Kherson; Zelensky honors victims of the May 14 Kyiv attack as Europe moves toward a Nuremberg-style tribunal to prosecute Russia’s leadership, backed by 36 countries and the EU.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#nuremberg-style-tribunal #pows #russia

world5 months ago•2 min saved

North Korean POWs in Ukraine Seek New Life in South

Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have expressed their desire to start a new life in South Korea, thanking the South Korean people and indicating their wish to defect, amid concerns over their safety and the potential threat of repatriation to North Korea.

via Yahoo|

#defection #north-korea #pows

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"UN Report: Russia Executed 32 Ukrainian POWs and Routinely Tortured Captives"

The United Nations reported that Ukrainian prisoners of war are being executed by Russian captors at an alarming rate, with 32 POWs executed in the past three months, along with widespread torture, ill-treatment, and dire conditions of detention. The report also details violence against Ukrainian civilians in areas occupied by Russia, as well as criticism of Kyiv for contravening International Humanitarian Law. The U.N.'s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine also concluded that Russia committed human rights violations and war crimes during its invasion in 2022.

via UPI News|

#human-rights #international-relations #pows

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

UN Report: Russia Executed Ukrainian POWs and Tortured Others

A UN report has accused Russia of executing Ukrainian prisoners of war, labeling the act as a war crime. The report alleges that at least 286 Ukrainian POWs were killed by Russian forces, with evidence pointing to their bodies being found in areas previously under Russian control. This revelation adds to the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, further highlighting the severity of the conflict and the human rights violations occurring within it.

via POLITICO Europe|

#international-relations #pows #russia

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukraine Investigates Alleged Executions of POWs by Russian Troops in Avdiivka"

Ukraine's Prosecutor General has launched an investigation into two incidents of Russian troops shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war in Avdiivka and near the village of Vesele, both in the Donetsk region. The videos show the execution of captured Ukrainian soldiers, which is a violation of the Geneva Convention. The soldiers were reportedly seriously injured and awaiting evacuation when they were killed. This adds to a series of previous incidents where Russian troops are seen shooting Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered.

via Kyiv Post|

#geneva-convention #international-relations #pows

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukraine Accuses Russia of Withholding Bodies of Plane Crash Victims"

Russia has refused to hand over the bodies of prisoners of war to Ukraine, claiming they were killed in the downing of a Russian military transport plane by Ukrainian forces. Western intelligence assessments suggest the plane was shot down by a missile from Ukraine, but the presence of POWs on board remains unconfirmed. President Putin insists on an international inquiry, while Russia's Investigative Committee claims the plane was brought down by a U.S.-made Patriot air defense system supplied to Ukraine by Western allies. The conflict continues with Russian strikes in Ukraine, including a drone attack in President Zelenskyy's hometown and an airstrike in Kherson.

via The Associated Press|

#international-probe #international-relations #plane-crash

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"Putin Claims Ukraine Shot Down Russian Military Plane Carrying POWs"

Russian President Putin accuses Kyiv of downing a Russian military plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, escalating tensions between the two countries.

via POLITICO Europe|

#international-relations #military-plane #pows

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Ukraine Calls for International Probe into Russian Military Plane Crash"

Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a blame game over the downing of a Russian military plane, with Moscow claiming it was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and Kyiv alleging Russian disinformation. Ukraine has not confirmed the presence of POWs or its involvement in the plane's downing, but President Zelensky has emphasized Ukraine's right to target Russian military aircraft amid ongoing conflict. Both countries have called for an international investigation, while Ukraine's military intelligence directorate confirmed that a planned prisoner exchange did not occur and accused Russia of spreading fake information to discredit Ukraine.

via The Washington Post|

#international-investigation #international-relations #military-plane

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest POW Exchange Amid UAE Mediation"

Ukraine and Russia conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of the conflict, with nearly 500 POWs being swapped with the help of UAE mediation. Ukrainian officials reported 230 of their service members were returned, while Russia claimed 248 of its POWs were released. The exchange included Ukrainian defenders from key locations such as Azovstal and Snake Island. Despite this rare act of cooperation, the conflict continues with intense trench warfare and recent Russian drone and missile strikes causing significant casualties and damage in Ukraine.

via The Washington Post|

##azovstal #diplomacy

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest POW Exchange to Date, Brokered by UAE"

Ukraine and Russia conducted their first prisoner of war exchange in nearly five months, with over 200 individuals freed by each side. The swap, which involved 248 Russian military personnel and 230 Ukrainians, including 224 soldiers and six civilians, was facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates. This exchange is part of ongoing efforts between Kyiv and Moscow, despite the absence of dialogue to end the war, and represents the largest documented swap to date.

via Reuters|

##pows #prisonerexchange

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"UAE-Brokered Deal Sees Russia and Ukraine Conduct Largest POW Exchange"

Ukraine and Russia have conducted what is said to be the largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of the conflict, with Ukraine freeing 248 Russian prisoners in return for 230 of its own, including soldiers and civilians. The swap was mediated by the United Arab Emirates and marks a significant event amidst ongoing tensions and previous allegations of torture against Ukrainian POWs. Both sides have acknowledged the exchange, with Ukrainian President Zelensky announcing the return of their nationals and Russia describing the negotiations as "difficult."

via BBC.com|

##pows #prisonerswap

conflictwar2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Troops Responsible for Executing Ukrainian POWs Confirmed Dead

The group of Russian soldiers who were seen executing two Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Donetsk Oblast has been confirmed dead by the Ukrainian military. The incident, which violated the Geneva Convention and constituted a war crime, sparked an investigation by the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office. The killing of the POWs further escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine's parliament condemning Russia as a terrorist country that disregards international law.

via Yahoo News|

#conflictwar #donetsk-oblast #pows

international2 years ago•8 min saved

Survivors' Accounts Reveal Horrors of Russian Captivity in Ukraine

Three former Ukrainian POWs, all women, describe their experiences in Russian captivity, including torture, rape, and mock executions. The women were held for six months before being released in a prisoner exchange negotiated by Ukraine's chief of staff. The U.N. has collected testimony from over 150 former prisoners, detailing executions, starvation, and attacks by dogs. An estimated 4,000 Ukrainian POWs remain in Russian captivity.

via CBS News|

#international #pows #prisoner-exchange

conflict3 years ago•3 min saved

War Escalates as Ukraine and Russia Exchange Attacks and POWs.

Pro-Ukrainian armed groups have launched cross-border attacks from Ukraine into southern Russia, taking Russian prisoners of war. The governor of the besieged Belgorod region has offered to negotiate with the armed groups to retrieve the prisoners. Russia has claimed to have repelled a "sabotage group of Ukrainian terrorists" seeking to cross the frontier near the settlement. The attacks on the Belgorod region come as Kyiv says it is preparing a major counteroffensive against Russian forces.

via Al Jazeera English|

#border-attacks #conflict #negotiations

war3 years ago•9 min saved

The Horrors of Vietnam War POW Captivity: A Tale of Two Fates.

Two surviving Vietnam War POWs, Staff Sgt. Ken Wallingford and Capt. Mark Smith, recount their experiences of being held captive by the North Vietnamese forces in 1972. Wallingford spent 10 months in a bamboo enclosure, while Smith was held in a "hell hole" in the ground. They were eventually released in 1973 after the US bombed Hanoi and nearby Haiphong. The POWs credit President Richard Nixon for ending the war and getting them home.

via CNN|

#b-52 #captivity #pows