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Russia doesn’t reveal locations where Ukrainian POWs are held.
A new legal framework is being developed to allow creating an adequate system that would reflect the reality of dealing with Russian prisoners of war whose number is soaring due to Ukraine’s successful combat operations.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk, who also leads the Coordination Headquarters for POW Treatment, Ukrinform reports citing the press service of the Reintegration Ministry.
“We are not as prepared as we’d like to be, but we’ll address the issue swiftly. As of today, Russia remains silent and provides no information on the location where they hold POWs. In our turn, we have allowed the Red Cross to visit those we have captured. They are being interviewed, they are being treated properly, that is, in line with the Geneva Conventions. Russia, is, of course, violating these norms,” said Vice PM.
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According to Vereshchuk, Russian prisoners of war are held in normal conditions in special cells. What is most surprising is that these so-called ‘professional soldiers’ are virtually young men, born in 2002 and 2003. Putin and Shoigu sent them to be slaughtered. “I would like to address mothers in Russia. You think that your children were deployed for a drill that will end soon in Belarus or Crimea. In fact, they are being held captive here. And these are not officers – these are young conscripts. And this is also a crime. One can’t send children to their certain death. They didn’t know even half of what they were doing and committing. All these crimes will become the core of the tribunals to be launched against those who had ordered children from Russia to come here and kill Ukrainian citizens, women and children,” the Reintegration Minister said, expressing her position.
As reported, Russian President Putin declared war on Ukraine on February 24 and launched a large-scale invasion. Russian troops have been bombing key infrastructure and residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns with artillery, rockets, and ballistic missiles.
Ukraine to take part in NATO's largest cyber defense exercise.
Ukrainian representatives will take part in NATO's largest CCDCOE Locked Shields cyber defense exercise, which will take place in Estonia.
EU leaders call on European Council to urgently provide air defense to Ukraine.
The heads of state and government of the EU countries, which are holding a two-day meeting in Brussels in the format of the European Council, have called on the European Council and EU member states to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense sys...
Zelensky: Occupiers must lose, and each of their losses is Ukraine's strength.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken part in the work of the European Council, where he outlined the key priorities - air defense and the front.
Invaders drop three bombs on Lyman in Donetsk region.
The Russian forces attacked Lyman in the Donetsk region with guided bombs and an FPV drone.
Denmark allocates DKK 200M in support of Ukraine’s defense industry.
Denmark will support Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers and allocate DKK 300 million (about USD 43 million) in assistance to Ukraine’s private sector.
Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions.
As President Joe Biden hosted Iraq’s prime minister on Monday, all eyes were on Iran, which over the weekend made a historic first strike on Israel. That attack has inflamed concerns of a wider regional war, something the two leaders focused on du...
What would Britain do if our consulate was attacked?.
Lord David Cameron spoke to Sky News as tensions remain high in the Middle East. #middleeast #skynews #davidcameron SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on T...
Award-winning molecular biologist on the consequences of aging.
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan on aging and his new book, "Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality." ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverag...
Andy McCarthy on anti-Israel protests: 'Infuriating, but not all that surprising'.
Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy reacts to protesters blocking traffic in major U.S. cities on 'The Story.' Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing ...
Rust weapons supervisor jailed
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Country star Tanner Adell brings 'glam country' into the mainstream.
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with country music sensation Tanner Adell about her recent collaboration with Beyoncé and the success of viral tracks like "Buckle Bunny" and "Whiskey Blues." ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage ...