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Chechen commander orders captured Chechens in Ukraine to ‘kill themselves’

The Commander of the Chechen Akhmat special forces unit said that being a prisoner is the ‘greatest disgrace’.

Chechen commander orders captured Chechens in Ukraine to ‘kill themselves’

The Commander of the Chechen Akhmat special forces unit said that being a prisoner is the ‘greatest disgrace’.

Kadyrov offers Ukrainian POWs in exchange for lifting US sanctions on family

In a post after his announcement, Kadyrov claimed that he had been ‘trolling’ the US.

Kadyrov offers Ukrainian POWs in exchange for lifting US sanctions on family

In a post after his announcement, Kadyrov claimed that he had been ‘trolling’ the US.

Meta Oversight Board upholds decision to leave Armenian POW video on Facebook

The video is alleged to show injured Armenian soldiers being captured by their Azerbaijani counterparts, and will remain on Facebook.

Meta Oversight Board upholds decision to leave Armenian POW video on Facebook

The video is alleged to show injured Armenian soldiers being captured by their Azerbaijani counterparts, and will remain on Facebook.

Armenia moves to arrest several ex-POWs 

Five of the soldiers who were captured by Azerbaijan on 16 November have been charged with ‘violating the rules of duty’.

Armenia moves to arrest several ex-POWs 

Five of the soldiers who were captured by Azerbaijan on 16 November have been charged with ‘violating the rules of duty’.

Parents rally after Armenian parliamentary speaker says POWs ‘no longer exist’ for him

The parents of POWs have held an ongoing rally in front of the government building since the comments were made public.

Parents rally after Armenian parliamentary speaker says POWs ‘no longer exist’ for him

The parents of POWs have held an ongoing rally in front of the government building since the comments were made public.

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners

Two Armenian soldiers captured near the southern border were exchanged for an Azerbaijani soldier who entered a house in Martakert.

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners

Two Armenian soldiers captured near the southern border were exchanged for an Azerbaijani soldier who entered a house in Martakert.

15 Armenian captives freed in deal negotiated with help of US, Georgia, and OSCE

Fifteen Armenian captives were returned to Armenia in an apparent exchange for a map of around 100,000 landmines.

15 Armenian captives freed in deal negotiated with help of US, Georgia, and OSCE

Fifteen Armenian captives were returned to Armenia in an apparent exchange for a map of around 100,000 landmines.

Plane ‘carrying POWs’ lands empty in Yerevan

Dozens had gathered at Yerevan’s Erebuni airport expecting to see their relatives after months of captivity, but when the plane landed, they were nowhere to be seen.

Plane ‘carrying POWs’ lands empty in Yerevan

Dozens had gathered at Yerevan’s Erebuni airport expecting to see their relatives after months of captivity, but when the plane landed, they were nowhere to be seen.

Frustration in Armenia as POWs remain in captivity

Delays in the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) and a large number of soldiers missing in action have led to increasing frustration in Armenia.

Frustration in Armenia as POWs remain in captivity

Delays in the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) and a large number of soldiers missing in action have led to increasing frustration in Armenia.