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The issue of captivity continues to be a significant aspect of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Amid ongoing warfare, both sides are engaged in negotiations and exchanges of prisoners of war (POWs). Reports indicate numerous Russian soldiers are opting to surrender to Ukrainian forces voluntarily, thanks to strategic initiatives like Ukraine's "I Want to Live" project. Highlighting this, Ukrainian forces have successfully captured several Russian troops in various regions, including Kursk and Pokrovsk, contributing to their exchange fund. Internationally, entities like the Red Cross are actively involved, providing essential support and assessing the conditions of captured individuals. Meanwhile, cases such as the return of Ukrainian journalist Roman Borshch, held captive for an extended period, underscore the personal narratives entwined with these broader military efforts. The complexities surrounding captivity reflect broader geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns in this protracted conflict.
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captured occupier National Guard captures five occupiers, one of them is "difficult soldier". VIDEO The National Guard captured five occupiers in one of the hottest areas. 19 897 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Putin wants the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region to surrender Ukrainian Armed Forces units in Kursk region must "lay down their arms and surrender" – Putin. VIDEO Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has offered Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region to surrender, promising them 'guaranteed life and decent treatment'. 29 240 168 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine

captured Soldiers of 5th SHMB captured two occupiers, seized Russian electronic warfare system and FPV drones. VIDEO The pilots of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade, having lost their drone in the grey zone, decided to return it. As a result, they returned with two captured occupiers, an enemy electronic warfare device "Kapyushon", three enemy Mavics and four enemy FPV drones. 7 181 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of the occupiers

war Soldiers of 4th Battalion of Freedom Force of Rubizh National Guard captured two occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the Freedom Force of the Rubizh National Guard captured two occupiers. The Russian servicemen chose life over senseless death and voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian defenders. 3 262 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Repatriation of Ukrainian bodies: The Ministry of Internal Affairs told about identification Over past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies as during full-scale war - Interior Ministry The register of missing persons already contains more than three thousand bodies that have not yet been identified. Over the past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies to Ukraine as during the entire period of the full-scale invasion. 4 035 18 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

prison, captivity of the Russian Federation 80% of repatriated bodies from Russian prisons show signs of torture – Interior Ministry 80% of bodies repatriated from Russian detention facilities and prisons show signs of torture. 3 051 14 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons

captivity Soldiers of 5th SAB jump off vehicle and capture lone Russian standing in field. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of Kyiv captured a Russian invader in the middle of a field in the Kramatorsk direction. 12 518 25 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Wounded Russian soldiers surrendered after following instructions announced by drone. VIDEO Russian troops surrendered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces after receiving instructions from a drone. Upon hearing the audio commands, the occupiers laid down their weapons and surrendered to Ukrainian forces. Our soldiers not only ensured their safety but also provided medical assistance to the wounded. 5 790 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

trump, zelenskyy Zelenskyy shows Trump photos of Ukrainian military before and after Russian captivity During a meeting at the White House, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed Donald Trump a photo of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 7 716 19 Previously in trend: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

red cross provides condoms to russian prisoners of war Red Cross provides condoms to Russian POWs, while they complain about absence of Olivier salad on camp menu and lack of vitamins in medical unit. VIDEO Representatives of the international humanitarian movement Red Cross provide condoms to Russian POWs held in Ukrainian camps. 57 942 57 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs

Budanov told which prisoners are difficult to exchange Budanov regarding prisoner exchange: Certain categories of prisoners have become ’problematic’ for both Ukraine and Russia The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that the exchange of certain categories of prisoners is difficult to perceive in the societies of Ukraine and Russia. 6 707 9 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

POWs National Guardsman from Rubizh Brigade stormed dugout on his own and captured six Russian soldiers. VIDEO A soldier of the 4th Battalion, "Force of Freedom," of the 4th Brigade of the National Guard "Rubizh" launched a solo assault and stormed an enemy dugout where a group of Russian infantrymen was positioned. 12 145 38 Previously in trend: War

occupier He wanted to have Russian passport but ended up wounded and beaten by Russian commander: story of mercenary from Kyrgyzstan. VIDEO Kyrgyz citizen Altynbek Ibraimov joined the Russian forces to obtain citizenship. However, the promised "quiet service as a driver" quickly turned into a "meat assault," where he was abandoned. 4 498 13 Previously in trend: War

captivity, torture Former POWs will be able to receive disability status and state support - Ministry of Health In Ukraine, people who survived illegal detention and torture during the war will now be able to receive disability status and appropriate state aid. 765 4

assault Defence forces eliminate 8 occupiers during night assault in Donetsk region, capture 2 more. VIDEO Soldiers of the Bravo Special Forces Group, in cooperation with pilots and fire support, conducted a successful night assault on enemy positions in the Donetsk region. As a result, 8 enemy combatants were eliminated and two invaders were taken prisoner. The trenches were secured, and the enemy was demoralized. 6 194 5 Previously in trend: War

nine occupiers surrender Nine occupiers under white flag heading for captivity in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A group of occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction raised a white flag and surrendered. 13 773 23

POWs How Ukrainian Defence Forces managed to neutralise group of Russian stormtroopers and find out information from occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the "Forpost" brigade in the Vovchansk sector captured six Russian stormtroopers. 6 509 6 Previously in trend: War

POW One out of 30 Russian assaultmen survived – he was taken prisoner by our territorial defense forces in Siversk direction. VIDEO In the Siversk direction, soldiers of the 118th Separate Cherkasy Territorial Defence Brigade captured the only surviving Russian assaultman from a group of 30. 11 482 27 Previously in trend: War

Russians severely tortured American Hubbard in captivit Russians tortured 73-year-old American Hubbard, who was captured in Izium in 2022 - NYT Russian occupiers tortured 73-year-old US citizen Stephen James Hubbard, who was taken prisoner in Izium, Kharkiv region, in April 2022. 7 564 22 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of the National Guard Brigade captured 6 Russians in the Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of NGU "Spartan" brigade captured six invaders in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the Spartan NGU replenished Ukraine's "exchange fund" with six Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 892 11

Paratroopers captured 21 occupiers in Kursk region of Russia Ukrainian paratroopers capture 21 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers and adjacent units captured 21 Russian army servicemen in the Kursk region. 16 053 63

POW First, I shot myself in arm, then Russian command punished me, and I spent month in pit – stories of prisoners. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters of the 425th separate assault regiment "SKALA" (ROCK) captured two Russian servicemen from the 74th motorised rifle brigade of the Russian Federation. 5 196 10 Previously in trend: War

captivity Special Operations Forces capture North Korean soldier for first time in Kursk region. VIDEO For the first time, the Special Operations Forces captured a DPRK army soldier in Kursk region. 28 591 69 Previously in trend: War

captured Russian Russian prisoner tells about losses of DPRK military: "There were Koreans ahead of us, but I saw only dead ones". VIDEO Zlobin Andrey Valerievich from the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Russian Army was captured by Ukrainian paratroopers in the village of Makhnovka, Kursk region. 11 037 38 Previously in trend: War

POW Ukrainian drone dropped leaflet, and occupier, from Storm V unit, decided to surrender voluntarily. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian soldier mobilised from among prisoners. Common Soldier German Koniakhin, born in 1970, a native of Bataysk, Rostov region, surrendered voluntarily after reading a leaflet dropped by a Ukrainian drone. 7 000 13 Previously in trend: War

captives Six soldiers of 425th Skala Battalion capture 8 Russian assaultmen near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skala" (Rock) near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, captured 8 Russian invaders during combat operations. 8 997 9 Previously in trend: War

POW Special operations soldiers eliminate 20 occupiers and take another Russian invader prisoner. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 20 occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction and captured another Russian invader. 11 378 27 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian troops in Kursk region capture Russian prisoner mobilized for war. VIDEO A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group captured a serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces, who had previously served his sentence in a penal colony, in the area of Tiotkino, Kursk region. In a conversation with the Ukrainian military, the prisoner told about the lawlessness he faced in a Russian prison and how he was forced to take part in the war against Ukraine. 14 889 21

Houthis release crew of Galaxy Leader vessel seized in 2023 DIU and MFA evacuate three Ukrainian sailors held captive by Yemeni Houthis The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evacuated three Ukrainian sailors, crew members of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, who were held captive by Yemeni Houthis. 926 3

POWs Fighters of 3rd SAB went into enemy’s rear and captured 6 occupiers who took Ukrainians for their own. VIDEO Soldiers of the 2nd Company of the 2nd Assault Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade infiltrated the enemy's rear during a combat operation and captured 6 Russian soldiers who mistook Ukrainians for their own. 10 926 16 Previously in trend: War

Special Forces cleared the positions Defense forces consolidated their positions in occupied territories and eliminated 3 invaders, capturing another one. VIDEO The operators of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces cleared the enemy positions and brought in a friendly unit. 5 334 3 Previously in trend: War

war Soldiers of Ranger Brigade stop enemy’s attack in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO In the eastern sector, Russian troops continue unsuccessful attempts to break through the defences of the Ukrainian military. Another enemy attack in the Vovchansk direction was stopped by the 71st separate hunting ranger brigade, effectively using drones, artillery and small arms. 4 190 8 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian Armed Forces repel attack, destroy equipment and capture 6 occupiers in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Forpost brigade repelled an assault in the Vovchansk direction, destroyed enemy equipment and captured six occupiers. 4 252 2 Previously in trend: War

occupiers Soldiers of 79th SAAB capture seven invaders in Kurakhove direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavriia Brigade conducted a successful operation in the Kurakhove direction, capturing seven Russian invaders. 3 653 10

Ukrainian paratroopers Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Airborne assault troops, together with adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, captured 27 Russian servicemen in the Kursk region. 10 720 24

prisoners of war Soldiers of 12th Azov Brigade captured 23 Russian invaders during assault in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade captured 23 occupiers during an assault in the Toretsk direction. The Russians surrendered voluntarily: they were found in basements. 13 249 43 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy Ukraine is ready to hand over its captured soldiers to DPRK if Kim Jong-un organizes return of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready to hand over its soldiers to DPRK dictator Kim Jong Un if he can arrange an exchange for our soldiers held captive in Russia. 9 812 80

War Fighters of 155th SMB captured 4 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction: "Thank you guys for saving our lives". VIDEO Soldiers of the 155th separate mechanised brigade named after Anna of Kyiv captured four Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk sector. 9 421 18 Previously in trend: War

505 Marines returned from Russian captivity Ukraine manages to return 505 marines from Russian captivity - Coordination Center Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, thanks to the joint work of the Coordination Headquarters and other structures, 505 Ukrainian marines have been returned from Russian captivity. 2 604 0 Previously in trend: War

captured Russians Our soldiers are transporting four prisoners in full trailer at high speed: "Welcome to Ukraine!". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders captured four Russian soldiers and showed how they were transporting them. 12 767 19 Previously in trend: War

I want to live project More than battalion of Russians have already surrendered as part of the "I Want to Live" project, - Coordination Center The total number of Russian soldiers who surrendered as part of the "I Want to Live" project is more than a battalion. 1 713 3

return from captivity In 2024, 356 more people were returned from Russian captivity than in 2023 - Coordination Center In 2024, Ukraine managed to return 356 more people from Russian captivity than in 2023. 420 2

Former Espresso journalist Roman Borshch returns from Russian captivity As part of today’s exchange, Ukrainian journalist Roman Borshch returned: he was held in Russian captivity for 33 months During the exchange of prisoners on December 30, former journalist of the Espresso TV channel and Mariupol defender Roman Borshch returned home. 7 037 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

189 Ukrainians returned from captivity on New Year’s Eve Ukraine returns 189 defenders from Russian captivity. PHOTOS On New Year's Eve, 30 December, Ukraine returned 189 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. 11 724 12 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Russia lies about captured pilot in Kursk region Information about capturing of our pilot in Kursk region is not true - Air Forces Russian propaganda media are spreading information that a Ukrainian pilot has surrendered in the Kursk region. This is a fake. 7 964 13

POWs of the Russian army Soldiers of 3rd SAB eliminate six occupiers in Kharkiv region, capture four more. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, soldiers of the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB) captured four occupiers despite continuous attacks by Russian infantry. Six Russian invaders from the same group were eliminated. 5 517 9 Previously in trend: War

How many Ukrainians died in captivity 184 Ukrainians have died in Russian captivity since beginning of large-scale invasion, - Coordination Staff. INFOGRAPHICS Since 24 February 2022, 184 Ukrainian military and civilians have died in Russian captivity. 803 5

Defence forces capture DPRK soldier for first time Defence forces capture first DPRK soldier - South Korean intelligence. PHOTO On Friday, 27 December, South Korean intelligence confirmed that Ukrainian troops had captured a wounded North Korean soldier in the Kursk sector. 23 241 46

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