Former Ukrainian Prisoners of War Display Signs of Trauma
Upon their return, many Ukrainian prisoners of war exhibit both physical and psychological scars resulting from the torture inflicted by their Russian captors. Unfortunately, once back in Ukraine, they often receive inadequate treatment and are prematurely sent back to duty, as reported by former prisoners, officials, and psychologists familiar with their cases.
The U.N. has extensively documented Russia’s torture of prisoners of war, with survivors recounting brutal beatings, electric shocks, sexual violence, and simulated executions. Experts have characterized this torture as systematic.
While over 10,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war are still held in Russian custody, nearly 3,000 have been released through prisoner exchanges since the invasion began. Despite the traumatic experiences, most released prisoners are expected to return to active duty after just three months of rest and rehabilitation. Critics argue that they require more time to recover, but due to a shortage of troops on the front lines, the Ukrainian military has granted few medical exemptions to former prisoners of war.
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Despite China’s denial of the charges, experts believe that these incidents reflect a hardening stance against Chinese espionage in Europe.
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