Families of the so-called "Azovstal fighters" plead for help

 

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Russian Official Says Military Personnel Of NATO States Are Among Prisoners From Ukraine - UrduPoint

Military personnel of NATO countries were captured during Russia's special operation in Ukraine, Andrey Klimov, the head of the Russian upper chamber's commission for the protection of state sovereignty, said on Friday.

Medvedev warns Kiev’s officials they may find themselves on exchange lists some day - TASS

The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has advised the officials in Kiev who wish to exchange the head of the political council of the Opposition Platform - For Life party, Viktor Medvedchuk, for prisoners of war "to lock the door well for the night, if they do not want to find themselves on a list of persons proposed for an exchange."

Russia sceptical pro-Kremlin tycoon detained by Ukraine| Al Jazeera

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said it is too early for him to tell whether the footage of pro-Kremlin oligarch, Victor Medvedchuk, being detained by Ukraine is authentic.

Ukraine's president proposes exchange of Putin's close friend for Ukrainians in Russian captivity

Ukraine's president proposed early Wednesday the exchange of Russian President Vladimir Putin's close friend Viktor Medvedchuk for Ukrainians in Russian captivity.

Venezuela frees at least two Americans after talks with US - The Jerusalem Post

Venezuela released at least two jailed US citizens on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said, in an apparent goodwill gesture toward the Biden administration following a visit to Caracas by a high-level US delegation.

Syrian Army, Red Crescent receive displaced families in Hasaka – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA reporter said  that units of the Syrian Arab Army and the Red Crescent in Hasaka city received  On Sunday the displaced families from the southern neighborhoods after receiving warnings and threats from QSD militia to evacuate their homes immediately amid a state of chaos in the vicinity of the Industrial Secondary Prison, that  witnessed bombings and  fleeing of Dash terrorists.

Ethiopia frees opposition leaders from prison, announces dialogue - The Jerusalem Post

Ethiopia has freed several opposition leaders from prison, the state broadcaster reported on Friday, as the government said it would begin dialogue with political opponents after 14 months of war when thousands of people have been arrested.

Last two escaped Palestinian prisoners recaptured: Israeli police | Al Jazeera

Israel says it has captured the last two Palestinian prisoners who escaped from a maximum-security prison more than 10 days ago.

Israel Imposes Restrictions on Palestinian Detainees’ Rights after Prison Break - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Israeli  Prisons Authority has imposed punitive measures on Palestinian detainees, the Prisoners' Information Office warned Tuesday morning, adding that this could lead to a "serious escalation" in tensions in jails.

Ecuador declares state of emergency after deadly prison riots - France24

Ecuador on Thursday declared a state of emergency in its penitentiary system after riots at two prisons left 22 dead and 57 wounded.

Hamas rejects linking Gaza reconstruction with prisoner swap with Israel - China.org.cn

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Monday rejected linking the process of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip with reaching a prisoner swap deal with Israel.

US urges release of Armenian troops Baku says are infiltrators

The US on Thursday called on Azerbaijan to release Armenian soldiers arrested as they entered the country to allegedly mine routes to military positions.

Biden administration denies Iranian state media report of prisoner-swap agreement with Tehran that would free four Americans — RT

 White House chief of staff Ron Klain has denied a report by Iran’s state-owned television broadcaster of a prisoner-swap agreement, saying work remains ongoing to free four Americans who had been accused by Tehran of spying.

Iran, US agree to prisoner swap, release of frozen funds: TV| THE DAILY STAR

Iran will free four Americans accused of spying in exchange for four Iranians held in the United States and the release of $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds, a pro-Iranian Lebanese TV channel reported on Sunday, citing unnamed Iranian officials.

Poutine et Porochenko discutent d'un "échange des prisonniers"

Les présidents russe et ukrainien, Vladimir Poutine et Petro Porochenko, ont évoqué lors d'une conversation téléphonique un "échange des prisonniers" entre les deux pays, a annoncé le Kremlin samedi dans un communiqué.

Pakistan, India agree to exchange elderly, women prisoners

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has approved humanitarian proposals from India regarding the exchange of civilian prisoners in both countries, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Spanish Court Says Ex-Catalan Vice President to Stay in Jail

 Supreme Court judges have ruled against allowing ousted Catalan Vice President Oriol Junqueras out of jail while he is investigated for rebellion and other charges stemming from the restive region's recent drive for independence from Spain.

ICC Hints at Possible Probe of UK War Crimes in Iraq

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that there is “reasonable basis” to believe British troops committed war crimes in Iraq during the US-led military invasion of the West Asian country.

Spanish court refuses to release two former Catalan officials

The Spanish Supreme Court released six former Catalan authorities from pretrial custody but kept two of the most prominent ex-officials behind bars.