Europe News

Ukraine and Russia exchange 75 soldiers each in latest prisoner swap

Senior Ukrainian officials confirmed that 75 more Ukrainian prisoners were returned from Russia on Friday.

31/05/2024

Ukraine

Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs

An investigation has found indications of brutal mistreatment that point to possible war crimes.

15/03/2024

Art

London exhibition chronicles WWII's most daring PoW escapes

From P.G. Wodehouse's typewriter in a Polish camp to hidden maps in a deck of cards, the exhibition unveils captivating stories of wartime resilience and creativity.

07/02/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash

Moscow says the aircraft was shot down by Kyiv military forces and has Ukrainian POWs on board. But Ukraine says it doubts they were on board.

26/01/2024

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war

The swap comes as tempers flare between the warring nations and Russia steps up its assault on its neighbour.

03/01/2024

The Cube

Were Gaza prisoners forced to strip to their underwear by Israel?

Men rounded up by troops, stripped to their underwear, and blindfolded. These shocking images of Palestinian prisoners have been widely shared these past few days. But some are raising questions about the authenticity of these videos.

13/12/2023