Ukraine has never received complete lists of all captured citizens – Coordination HQ
Ukraine has never received full and exhaustive lists from the Russian side of all citizens, as well as foreign nationals who defended Ukrainian land and were taken prisoner by the enemy, stated the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
The Coordination Headquarters (CHQ) for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reports that Ukraine has never received comprehensive lists from Russia detailing all captured citizens, including civilians and military personnel who defended Ukraine and were taken prisoner by the enemy. The Russian Ombudsman, Lantratova, has published lists of Ukrainian prisoners the aggressor country claims to be willing to exchange.
However, the enemy consistently manipulates these lists, claiming readiness for exchanges while delaying the process. The CHQ notes that Russia refuses to establish mixed medical commissions with access to detention sites and ignores proposals for large-scale "all for all" exchanges. Ukraine has identified approximately 200 places where its citizens are held captive, including prisons, penal colonies, and illegal facilities in both Russian territory and the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine.
In comparison, Ukraine operates five special camps under the Third Geneva Convention, ensuring regular access by international humanitarian organizations. The CHQ asserts that none of the Russian detention facilities meet the necessary conditions for prisoner housing. Conditions inside these facilities are described as harsh, with detainees facing cold, starvation, lack of medical care, abuse, and torture.
Therefore, accusations from Russian officials are deemed unconvincing and manipulative. The CHQ conducts negotiations with the sole objective of finding and returning every single one of the captured individuals. Each exchange is seen as a rescue mission, prioritizing the health and safety of Ukrainian captives. The CHQ emphasizes that Russia's reluctance to return prisoners, despite claiming readiness for exchanges, demonstrates an unwillingness to engage in genuine dialogue and a cynical use of Ukrainian prisoners as leverage against their families.
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