Twenty Russian soldiers who were previously exchanged have surrendered to Ukrainian forces a second time and are currently in custody.
Key facts
- •Twenty Russian soldiers are currently held in Ukrainian captivity after surrendering a second time.
- •The soldiers had previously been returned to Russia through prisoner exchange programs.
- •The Coordination Headquarters cited the 'I Want to Live' and 'I Want to Find' projects as effective in reaching Russian soldiers.
- •Ukrainian officials stated that their military policy allows soldiers who return from captivity to leave service voluntarily.
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported that 20 Russian soldiers are currently held in Ukrainian captivity after surrendering to defense forces for a second time. These individuals had previously been returned to Russia as part of prisoner exchanges.
Conditions of Captivity
The Coordination Headquarters stated that these repeated surrenders demonstrate that Russian servicemen are aware of Ukraine's adherence to international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. According to the headquarters, soldiers who have experienced Ukrainian detention conditions firsthand are choosing to return due to the humane treatment provided.
Special Projects and Military Policy
Officials attributed these surrenders to the effectiveness of the 'I Want to Live' and 'I Want to Find' special projects, which communicate information about captivity conditions to Russian personnel. The headquarters noted a distinction in military policy, stating that Ukrainian personnel who return from captivity have the legal right to voluntarily leave military service.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
