Russia on Monday (Jan 15) said that it has convicted over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to severe prison terms, some of which were life sentences. The development comes when the Kremlin is about to complete nearly two years of its offensive against Ukraine.

Russia sentences over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to lengthy sentences

The Red Cross said on Wednesday (June 14) that it had visited 1500 prisoners of war (POW) on both sides of the conflict in Ukraine. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stressed the importance of access to both Russian and Ukrainian POWs.

Russia-Ukraine war: Red Cross visits POWs ‘on both sides’ of conflict

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a statement that says it has visited more prisoners of war held by Russia and Ukraine in recent weeks.

Red Cross visits prisoners of war held by Russia and Ukraine, delivers 'much-awaited news' with families