Ukraine holds over 2200 Russian prisoners of war: Zelensky shares details.

According to inkorr.com: The Ukrainian military has taken over 2200 Russian soldiers prisoner. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that most of them were captured during operations in Dobropillya and Pokrovsk.

“Putin needed Dobropillya. And we did the right thing. If not for our intervention, we know what the Russians would have done there. In total, in just six months of 2025, we are holding 2200 Russian prisoners of war. They have suffered significant losses,” said the president.

A representative of the Coordination Staff for the detention of prisoners of war noted that the conditions for the Russian military correspond to international standards, including the norms of the Geneva Conventions. The captives are also engaged in cooking and growing vegetables, for which they receive a salary of approximately 300 hryvnias per month.

Conditions of detention

The Ukrainian military continues to hold over 2200 Russian soldiers in captivity after conducting operations in Dobropillya. The conditions of their detention correspond to international standards, and the captives themselves are involved in cooking and growing vegetables.

This news emphasizes how important the area of prisoner detention is, as adherence to international norms contributes to stability in the ongoing situation. The Ukrainian military demonstrates readiness to engage in dialogue regarding the conditions of detention, as well as possible ways of exchanging prisoners. All these factors play an important role in the modern military conflict.