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Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives

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What happened

Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs.

Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives on social media and demanding they help Russia.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:33:53 UTC.

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  1. Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

  2. US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

  3. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is "ready for energy ceasefire" with Russia

  4. Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets

  5. Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives

  6. House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham

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