Ukraine showcased the conditions of Russian prisoners of war: what is happening in the camps.

According to inkorr.com: Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine are held in accordance with international standards. During an 'open door day' event for journalists, they visited a colony in western Ukraine, where the conditions under which the Russians are kept were demonstrated. A representative of the Coordination Headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war, Petro Yatsenko, noted that the conditions of detention meet the requirements of the Geneva Conventions.

Reporters inspected the church, medical facility, 'store', and living quarters of the prisoners' camp.

'This is a Greek Catholic church, but Russians can pray here – the rituals are similar,' explained Petro Yatsenko.

The captives go through a distributor where they are issued robes and hygiene items. Personal belongings are stored in bags with tags, allowing for control over their owners. The shower stalls are equipped with separate curtains.

'These bags with tags have surnames, which is how they find their clothes when going for exchange. They are allowed to keep various decorations, chains, and rings. One of them had an earring in his ear. We do not take anything from them, according to the Geneva Conventions,' emphasized the representative of the Coordination Headquarters.

The prisoners cook their own meals and grow vegetables in greenhouses. For their work, they receive about 300 hryvnias a month and can accept money from relatives into their personal account. The medical unit is equipped with necessary facilities, and a box for complaints and suggestions is installed on the walls.

Prisoners on 'politics' and citizenship

During conversations, most prisoners could not explain the reasons for the aggression, often characterizing the war as 'politics' or simply stating that 'it happened as it happened.'

Mercenary for a passport

Talibdzhan from Tajikistan admitted that he went to war hoping to obtain Russian citizenship, considering it 'the most dignified way.'

Ukrainian collaborators

Military personnel who fought on the Russian side while posing as Ukrainians exhibited aggression. One of them even expressed a desire to occupy Ukraine.

Criminal recidivist

Sergey Dmitriev, repeatedly convicted from the Yaroslavl region, also could not explain Russia's 'interference.'

Petro Yatsenko emphasized that adherence to the norms of treatment of prisoners of war is an important distinction between Ukraine and Russia in this war. Alexander Korneev, who found himself in Ukrainian captivity for the second time, has two convictions. He became a participant in the war after being released from prison, where he had served a sentence for the murder of two persons.

These events underscore the importance of humane treatment of prisoners of war and compliance with international standards. This demonstrates Ukraine's position in the context of the conflict, where adherence to the norms of humanity is of great importance, despite the difficult circumstances of war. Continuing work on the detention and treatment of prisoners of war will remain a pressing issue in international politics and humanitarian matters.