Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of ceasefire agreement
BANGKOK — Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war held for five months, fulfilling the terms…
What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
In a critical day for the Middle East, Hamas has released 20 Israeli hostages and Israel has released…
Iran transfers inmates to Evin prison, which Israel targeted in June – WDBO
TEHRAN, Iran — (AP) — Iranian state media reported that authorities on Friday returned a group of inmates…
A former POW in Russia rebuilds his life in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Since his release from a Russian prison in April, Stanislav Tarnavskyi has been in…
Iran’s judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin…
Iran executes 3 more prisoners it accused of spying for Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran executed three more prisoners Wednesday over allegedly spying for Israel, its…
Russia and Ukraine exchange more prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war for the fifth time on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced…
‘Beaten’ and ‘humiliated’: Two Ukrainian soldiers on what it’s like to be held captive by Russia
Ukrainian soldier Roman has endured physical and emotional trauma most people could never comprehend. Captured by Kremlin forces…
Ukrainian POWs die in Russian prisons. Autopsies point to a system of brutality
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — “Everything will be all right.” Ukrainian soldier Serhii Hryhoriev said this so often during…
Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners including some political detainees
BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the…
A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability
ROME (AP) — Two videos, two different stories about Russia’s war in Ukraine. In one of them, the…