Ukraine War: Key Numbers on Prisoners of War and Ceasefire Stakes

Prisoner of War Numbers

• 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly held prisoner in Russia.
• 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are also in Russian captivity, according to human rights organizations in Ukraine.
• The exact number of Russian soldiers held by Ukraine is unclear.

Prisoner Exchanges

• Over 10,000 prisoners have been exchanged between Ukraine and Russia throughout the war, a record for modern warfare.
• Yesterday alone, 84 prisoners were traded: 33 soldiers and 51 civilians from Ukraine were freed from Russia.
• One individual freed had spent 4,000 days in captivity.

Broader Stakes Beyond Ceasefire

• The widow of Alexei Navalny highlights that negotiations to end the war should also address the release of prisoners.
• She questions why individuals demanding peace should remain imprisoned.
• The issue of prisoners of war is presented as a significant factor beyond just a ceasefire agreement.