Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
VisitOutcome of international investigations into prisoner mistreatment allegations by June 30, 2025?
Confirmed and sanctioned • 33%
Confirmed without sanctions • 33%
Unconfirmed • 33%
Reports from international human rights organizations; United Nations; major news outlets
Ten Ukrainians Freed from Russian Captivity on June 25 with Vatican Mediation
Jun 29, 2024, 11:49 AM
Ten Ukrainians, including a politician and two priests, who were held captive by Russia and Belarus have returned home, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The release, which occurred on June 25, was mediated by the Vatican. President Zelenskyy published footage of the released prisoners, who were mostly civilians arrested in occupied territories of Ukraine and Belarus. The released individuals faced severe torture, hunger, and psychological abuse during their captivity, as reported by the United Nations and human rights organizations. Photos of the meeting of the released Ukrainians have been published, showing a warm reception. The two priests had been in captivity for two years. Additionally, it was reported that a Ukrainian soldier died in Russian captivity due to severe torture and starvation.
View original story
War crime confirmed • 25%
Insufficient evidence • 25%
Cleared of wrongdoing • 25%
Investigation ongoing • 25%
Other • 25%
United Nations • 25%
International Criminal Court • 25%
European Union • 25%
No wrongdoing found • 25%
Wrongdoing found but no charges • 25%
Charges filed against personnel • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
Convicted • 25%
Acquitted • 25%
Charges dropped • 25%
Still pending • 25%
No hidden cells found • 25%
Hidden cells confirmed • 25%
Investigation blocked • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
Verdict upheld • 25%
Verdict overturned • 25%
Settlement reached • 25%
Case dismissed • 25%
Members charged and convicted • 25%
Members charged but not convicted • 25%
No charges filed • 25%
Investigation ongoing • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No wrongdoing found • 25%
Minor infractions found • 25%
Serious infractions found • 25%
Other • 25%
Dishonorable discharge • 25%
Suspension • 25%
Reprimand • 25%
No action • 25%
All acquitted • 25%
Some convicted, some acquitted • 25%
All convicted • 25%
Investigation ongoing • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Vatican • 25%
Switzerland • 25%
Turkey • 25%
France • 25%