Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to provide a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) who are ready for exchange after Russia claimed Ukraine was obstructing the swap process.&nbsp;

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Responding to Russia's accusation on Telegram, Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said, "We are always ready to exchange prisoners of war!".

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Reiterating Kyiv's openness to resuming exchanges, he said that Ukraine was always ready to accept its citizens and instead accused Russia of slowing down the process.

The statement follows recent claims from Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, who on Saturday (Nov 2) accused Ukraine of essentially sabotaging the process by refusing to take back its detained citizens.&nbsp;

According to Zakharova, Russia had offered to release 935 Ukrainian POWs but said that Ukraine had accepted only 279.

Also on Saturday, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova expressed concern that Ukraine had "politicised" the issue and urged both sides to return to constructive dialogue to expedite the exchanges.&nbsp;

"We consider it necessary to return to a constructive dialogue and speed up the exchange of prisoners," the Russian Human Rights Commissioner wrote on Telegram.

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POW exchanges between the two warring nations have happened frequently and have been ongoing since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The last exchange took place in mid-October, with each side successfully returning 95 prisoners.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to provide a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) who are ready for exchange after Russia claimed Ukraine was obstructing the swap process.

Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to provide a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) who are ready for exchange after Russia claimed Ukraine was obstructing the swap process. Ukraine spokesperson's statement on Telegram Responding to Russia's accusation on Telegram, Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said, "We are always ready to exchange prisoners of war!". Also read | Ukraine’s parliament approves first wartime tax hikes to shore up finances amid ongoing conflict with Russia Reiterating Kyiv's openness to resuming exchanges, he said that Ukraine was always ready to accept its citizens and instead accused Russia of slowing down the process. The statement follows recent claims from Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, who on Saturday (Nov 2) accused Ukraine of essentially sabotaging the process by refusing to take back its detained citizens. According to Zakharova, Russia had offered to release 935 Ukrainian POWs but said that Ukraine had accepted only 279. Also on Saturday, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova expressed concern that Ukraine had "politicised" the issue and urged both sides to return to constructive dialogue to expedite the exchanges. "We consider it necessary to return to a constructive dialogue and speed up the exchange of prisoners," the Russian Human Rights Commissioner wrote on Telegram. Also read | Ukraine eyes new peace summit by year-end and wants Russia to attend it, envoy to Turkey says POW exchanges between the two warring nations have happened frequently and have been ongoing since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The last exchange took place in mid-October, with each side successfully returning 95 prisoners. (With inputs from agencies)

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A horrific video has triggered international outcry as it claims to show Russians beheading a Ukrainian Prisoner of War (PoW). The video lasts around one minute and 40 seconds. It shows a masked man in camouflaged decapitating another man in a uniform.

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On Saturday, Russia and Ukraine carried out the most recent in a string of prisoner-of-war swaps, returning roughly 50 prisoners on each side, according to officials in Moscow and Kyiv.&nbsp;

52 captives, including soldiers, sailors, border guards, members of the national guard, and physicians, were claimed to have returned by Ukraine's military intelligence directorate.&nbsp;

It stated that other exchanges were in the works but provided no further information.

According to the Russian defence ministry, after negotiations, Ukraine turned over 50 prisoners of war.&nbsp;

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A prisoner swap with Ukraine was also announced earlier on Saturday by Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-backed leader of the Donetsk region, one of the four Ukrainian territories that Russia unilaterally annexed last month.&nbsp;

He said that 50 individuals from each side were being swapped.

(with inputs from agencies)

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On Saturday, Russia and Ukraine carried out the most recent in a string of prisoner-of-war swaps, returning roughly 50 prisoners on each side, according to officials in Moscow and Kyiv.

On Saturday, Russia and Ukraine carried out the most recent in a string of prisoner-of-war swaps, returning roughly 50 prisoners on each side, according to officials in Moscow and Kyiv. 52 captives, including soldiers, sailors, border guards, members of the national guard, and physicians, were claimed to have returned by Ukraine's military intelligence directorate. It stated that other exchanges were in the works but provided no further information. According to the Russian defence ministry, after negotiations, Ukraine turned over 50 prisoners of war. Also Read: Somalia's capital Mogadishu rocked by twin car bomb explosions, nine dead A prisoner swap with Ukraine was also announced earlier on Saturday by Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-backed leader of the Donetsk region, one of the four Ukrainian territories that Russia unilaterally annexed last month. He said that 50 individuals from each side were being swapped. (with inputs from agencies)

Russia and Ukraine exchange around 50 prisoners of war

Kyiv expressed outrage at Russia over its treatment of a Ukrainian prisoner of war (POW)—who was recently freed—forcing it to release the ‘before and after images’ of the soldier to point out how Moscow is treating the captive Ukrainian soldiers.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence shared images of soldier Mykhailo Dianov on Twitter, describing how lucky he was to survive despite him appearing emaciated and with scares on his face and right arm.

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“Mykhailo Dianov is among the fortunate ones; in contrast with some of his fellow POWs, he survived Russian captivity,” it tweeted.

“This is how Russia ‘adheres’ to the Geneva Conventions. This is how Russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism,” it added.

Advisor to the Ukrainian foreign ministry, Anton Gerashchenko, said that he was missing four centimetres of bone in one arm.&nbsp;

"Treatment and rehabilitation will take a long time now (and more pain)," he added. "That's all we need to know about captivity."

According to Kyiv Independent news outlet, Mykhailo Dianov, a soldier of the Ukrainian Azov regiment, was among the 215 prisoners of war exchanged in a prisoner swap on September 21.

Dianov was among the 2,000 soldiers dispatched to seize Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol port city from Russia, but they were defeated and captured in mid-May.

His sister Olena Lavrushko told Ukrainian publication Pravda on September 23 that he wasn’t given medical care while in Russian captivity.

She said that her brother needs to gain weight before doctors perform surgery.

"That’s the main thing, because he can’t be operated on in his condition. It could be dangerous for his health," Lavrushko was quoted as saying.

"So, he has to recover now and gain strength."

Meanwhile, money is now being raised for the treatment of Dianov.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Kyiv expressed outrage at Russia over its treatment of a Ukrainian prisoner of war (POW)—who was recently freed—forcing it to release the ‘before and after images’ of the soldier to point out how Moscow is treating the captive Ukrainian soldiers.

Kyiv expressed outrage at Russia over its treatment of a Ukrainian prisoner of war (POW)—who was recently freed—forcing it to release the ‘before and after images’ of the soldier to point out how Moscow is treating the captive Ukrainian soldiers. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence shared images of soldier Mykhailo Dianov on Twitter, describing how lucky he was to survive despite him appearing emaciated and with scares on his face and right arm. Ukrainian soldier Mykhailo Dianov is among the fortunate ones: in contrast with some of his fellow POWs, he survived russian captivity. This is how russia “adheres” to the Geneva Conventions. This is how russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism. pic.twitter.com/cJpx7ZWQYo — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 23, 2022 × “Mykhailo Dianov is among the fortunate ones; in contrast with some of his fellow POWs, he survived Russian captivity,” it tweeted. “This is how Russia ‘adheres’ to the Geneva Conventions. This is how Russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism,” it added. Advisor to the Ukrainian foreign ministry, Anton Gerashchenko, said that he was missing four centimetres of bone in one arm. "Treatment and rehabilitation will take a long time now (and more pain)," he added. "That's all we need to know about captivity." According to Kyiv Independent news outlet, Mykhailo Dianov, a soldier of the Ukrainian Azov regiment, was among the 215 prisoners of war exchanged in a prisoner swap on September 21. Dianov was among the 2,000 soldiers dispatched to seize Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol port city from Russia, but they were defeated and captured in mid-May. His sister Olena Lavrushko told Ukrainian publication Pravda on September 23 that he wasn’t given medical care while in Russian captivity. She said that her brother needs to gain weight before doctors perform surgery. "That’s the main thing, because he can’t be operated on in his condition. It could be dangerous for his health," Lavrushko was quoted as saying. "So, he has to recover now and gain strength." Meanwhile, money is now being raised for the treatment of Dianov. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ukraine releases shocking ‘before and after’ images of soldier freed from Russian captivity

A horrific video has emerged which appears to show a Ukrainian prisoner of war being castrated by Russian fighters. The Ukrainian, according to local reports, was later murdered.

The minute-and-a-half-long video, which was originally posted on pro-Russian Telegram channels, purportedly shows a group of Russian soldiers or mercenaries using a knife to castrate the man, who was bound and gagged and whose fatigues resemble of Ukrainian Army, reports The Moscow Times newspaper.

WION has decided not to republish the video, considering the sensitivity of the incident. Also, it could not independently verify the authenticity of the clip which was being circulated on Telegram channels.

Though it could not be determined exactly when or where the footage was taken, several reports indicated that the gruesome act could have happened weeks before near the Azot chemicals plant in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk.

Most of the fight in Sievierodonetsk has subsided since the Russian forces captured the city. According to reports, the victim served with a Chechen formation known as the Akhat battalion.

The video has triggered widespread shock and horror not only in Ukraine, but also the world over. Officials in Kyiv have vowed to punish the perpetrators.

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak&nbsp;tweeted, “All the world needs to understand: Russia is a country of cannibals who enjoy torture and murder. But the fog of war will not help to avoid the punishment of the executioners. We identify everyone. We will get everyone.”

Reacting to the video, Australian former general and military analyst Mick Ryan tweeted, “In the last day or so, a video showing Russian soldiers conducting a hideous and repulsive act against a defenceless Ukrainian prisoner of war has circulated. While I will not amplify this, I wanted to provide some thoughts.”

“First, from a purely human level, I am sickened that one human will do this to another. It is a depraved and inhuman act – there is nothing that justifies it. Second, as a soldier, it breaks my heart to see a fellow soldier – now a non-combatant – being treated in such a way. No soldier deserves such disgusting treatment.”

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A horrific video has emerged which appears to show a Ukrainian prisoner of war being castrated by Russian fighters. The Ukrainian, according to local reports, was later murdered.

A horrific video has emerged which appears to show a Ukrainian prisoner of war being castrated by Russian fighters. The Ukrainian, according to local reports, was later murdered. The minute-and-a-half-long video, which was originally posted on pro-Russian Telegram channels, purportedly shows a group of Russian soldiers or mercenaries using a knife to castrate the man, who was bound and gagged and whose fatigues resemble of Ukrainian Army, reports The Moscow Times newspaper. WION has decided not to republish the video, considering the sensitivity of the incident. Also, it could not independently verify the authenticity of the clip which was being circulated on Telegram channels. Though it could not be determined exactly when or where the footage was taken, several reports indicated that the gruesome act could have happened weeks before near the Azot chemicals plant in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk. Most of the fight in Sievierodonetsk has subsided since the Russian forces captured the city. According to reports, the victim served with a Chechen formation known as the Akhat battalion. The video has triggered widespread shock and horror not only in Ukraine, but also the world over. Officials in Kyiv have vowed to punish the perpetrators. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted, “All the world needs to understand: Russia is a country of cannibals who enjoy torture and murder. But the fog of war will not help to avoid the punishment of the executioners. We identify everyone. We will get everyone.” Reacting to the video, Australian former general and military analyst Mick Ryan tweeted, “In the last day or so, a video showing Russian soldiers conducting a hideous and repulsive act against a defenceless Ukrainian prisoner of war has circulated. While I will not amplify this, I wanted to provide some thoughts.” “First, from a purely human level, I am sickened that one human will do this to another. It is a depraved and inhuman act – there is nothing that justifies it. Second, as a soldier, it breaks my heart to see a fellow soldier – now a non-combatant – being treated in such a way. No soldier deserves such disgusting treatment.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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