The recent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, involving 1,000 POWs, brings hope to families of missing Ukrainian soldiers. Many families are unaware of their loved ones' conditions or whereabouts. Volodymyr Labuzov, a captured Ukrainian officer, highlights the torture faced by POWs and civilians in Russian prisons, calling for the unconditional release of all captives. He describes the dire situation in occupied territories, where civilians are forced to accept Russian citizenship or face severe consequences. Labuzov warns of the genocide against Ukrainians and urges European society to pay attention to these atrocities. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)