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)}