Prisoners of War

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each

Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month.

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Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) smoke cigarettes after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine August 19, 2026.
A man walks along the pavement next to a large banner depicting the flag of Kuwait.

Iranian envoy visits four nationals detained for three months in Kuwaiti prison

This occurred a few days after an Iranian military official accused Kuwait of withholding information about their fate.

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A Russian air force Sukhoi Su-24 bomber lands at the Russian Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, in the northwest of Syria, on December 16, 2015; Illustrative.

Iran attempting to 'flip narrative' by accusing Qatar of holding pilots captive, analyst says

Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie told the 'Post' that Iran’s decision to drag a “neutral Gulf state,” which has largely acted as an ally for Tehran, into its war with the United States was a clear miscalculation.

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Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) smile after a swap in Chernihiv region

Torture of Ukrainian prisoners 'widespread and systematic,' UN rights official says

Khuan Alberto Levya Garsiya, still an active member of the Ukrainian military, said his Russian captors subjected him to every imaginable form of torture during 1,183 days in captivity.

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Alleged POW in video put out by Russia: Ukrainian commanders are incompetent

The Ukrainian soldier also described a lack of equipment, ammunition and weapons in the Ukrainian army.

APRIL 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ukrainian serviceman reacts as he throws a grenade during a training, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Donbas region, Ukraine April 8, 2023.

Identity of executed Ukrainian prisoner of war revealed

A video of the POW proclaiming "glory to Ukraine" while being executed went viral on social media last month, despite the execution having been carried out in December.

MARCH 13, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) attend a rally demanding to speed up their release from a Russian captivity, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine October 1, 2022.

Garden dedicated in Gush Etzion to independence war POWs' memory

On the 74th anniversary of the release of the POWs by Jordan, a garden was dedicated in their memory.

MARCH 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ceremony commemorating the release of POW's from Jordan after the war of Independence.

Russia allegedly shoots POW, Ukraine investigates

Ukraine is investigating an allegation that Russia shot an unarmed prisoner of war.

MARCH 7, 2023ByREUTERS
A Ukrainian soldier sprints away from a contact zone

How much does Wagner pay? Mercenary group's convict recruitment down -UK

The mercenary group is offering contracts with bonuses for performance value.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Visitors gather outside PMC Wagner Centre, which is a project implemented by the businessman and founder of the Wagner private military group Yevgeny Prigozhin, during the official opening of the office block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 4, 2022

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, bodies of British volunteers returned

The bodies of British aid workers were returned to Ukraine before making their way back to the UK.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) arrives in Zaporizhzhia

Netanyahu: Mengistu video confirms what Israel knew- that he’s alive

Hamas released a video that depicted Mengistu, an Israeli civilian, speaking a few short sentences on Monday.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a visit to the West Bank on January 17, 2023

Russia releases US Navy veteran into Poland, says former Governor Richardson

Russia has released US Navy veteran Dudley, who had been backpacking near the Russian border in Poland.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.

Israel, Hamas holding prisoner swap talks, sources confirm - report

Hamas has denied that it is holding talks on a prisoner swap, calling the report "completely inaccurate and unfounded."

DECEMBER 27, 2022ByMAJDI HALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Russia's Medvedev: Ukrainians deserve death penalty for execution of POWs

A video circulated on Russian social media which was said to show the execution of Russian prisoners of war.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022ByREUTERS
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.