Russian plane carrying Ukranian PoWs crashes

Jan 24, 2024

The military IL-76 aircraft was transporting 65 service members for further exchange, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

Zelensky says only he will discuss territorial issues with Putin, rejects Russia's ceasefire terms as "ultimatum"

Jun 12, 2025

Zelensky has rejected Russia's proposal as an ultimatum, insisting on a full ceasefire. Meanwhile, a second group of Russian POWs was released under a...

UN chief puts Israel, Russia "on notice" over alleged sexual violence by armed forces

Aug 13, 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia they could be listed for "credible" sexual violence in conflict zones, citing cases against Palestinians and...

UN launching fact-finding mission to probe attack on Olenivka Detention Center: Guterres

Aug 03, 2022

New York [US], August 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations is launching a fact-finding mission to investigate a strike on a prison in the Russian-controlled...

Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners under Istanbul agreement

Jun 11, 2025

Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war under a deal made in Istanbul. Russia released Ukrainian POWs and received its own soldiers, now under...

45 Ukrainian soldiers set free in prisoner swap with Russia

Nov 11, 2022

In a tweet, the official, Andriy Yermak wrote, "Another POWs swap. We managed to free 45 AFU soldiers and get back to Ukraine the...