Here’s what we are reading today:
177 #Ukrainian #POWs have died in #Russian captivity since 2022.
A #UAV operator held for 175 days in four Russian detention centers described widespread torture and mock executions, once being forced to choose between losing a finger or a leg.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-death-toll-russia-captive-kremlin-defense-ministry/
Ukraine reveals death toll of prisoners in Russian captivity
Torture of Ukrainian POWs systematic and “encouraged,” says UN.Eva Hartog (POLITICO)
Tim Mak
in reply to Tim Mak • • •#Russia has enlisted 130,000 #Moldovan citizens to disrupt the referendum on #EU accession, Bloomberg reports.
Russia has already paid a total of $15 million to Moldovan citizens to vote against EU accession in a referendum later this month and against pro-European leader Sandu.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-03/moldova-says-russia-channeling-millions-to-thwart-its-eu-path?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
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