One in 10 Russian POWs in Ukraine Is a Foreign Citizen, Kyiv Says
- One in 10 Russian prisoners of war (POWs) held in Ukraine is a citizen of another country, according to Ukraine’s “I Want to Live” project that helps Russian soldiers surrender.
- As of September, Russian POWs in Ukraine include citizens of 55 countries, the project said.
- Nearly 29,000 foreign nationals have signed contracts with Russia’s armed forces since 2022, according to Ukrainian data.
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- One in 10 Russian prisoners of war (POWs) held in Ukraine is a citizen of another country, according to Ukraine’s “I Want to Live” project that helps Russian soldiers surrender.
- As of September, Russian POWs in Ukraine include citizens of 55 countries, the project said.
- Nearly 29,000 foreign nationals have signed contracts with Russia’s armed forces since 2022, according to Ukrainian data.
Sources: Kyivpost