This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on the issue of prisoners of war and civilians being held captive by Russian forces. The article highlights several key points:
* A list of Ukrainian media workers held in Russian captivity has been handed over to the Vatican’s ambassador to Ukraine.
* At least 31 Ukrainian journalists are being illegally detained by Russia, with many facing long prison terms on fabricated charges.
* Russia has a history of using torture and other forms of abuse against captured Ukrainian civilians, including journalists.
* Over 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia, Belarus, or occupied territories, with only about 1,300 safely returned so far.
* The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova over their involvement in abductions.
The article also mentions that the European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning Russia’s forcible deportation and Russification of Ukrainian children, calling it a “genocidal strategy” aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity.
