https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:29:35 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Thousands of Ukrainians have been systematically abducted and tortured by Russian forces, says a report by the investigative journalism organization IStories. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-torturing-civilians-report/33420493.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-torturing-civilians-report/33420493.html Thu, 22 May 2025 00:10:45 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians are still being held in captivity in Russian-occupied areas, according to international observers, often held incommunicado for months or years. Torture is reportedly common. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-kherson-prison-torture-kidnap-civilian-pow-captive-occupation/33420463.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-kherson-prison-torture-kidnap-civilian-pow-captive-occupation/33420463.html Thu, 22 May 2025 00:01:00 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades Ukraine