Interviewing Russian soldiers in POW camp in Ukraine 

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The exchanged Ukrainians POWS are skin and bone , compared to the Russian POWs…… Says every thing.

From America, thank you for videos like this. It helps when I am able to show these to friends and family that have no real idea what's going on in the world.

They treated as a POW better than the regular Russian army

They are better treated than what they get 'back home' .

I would say this is quite humane.

You can interview Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, but you can't interview Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia.

Being that we've all seen how skinny the Ukrainian POW's in Russian are when they are exchanged, i'm guessing conditions are much worse.

From these images, they are treating these prisonners humanely. Didn't expect less from the free and proud people of Ukraine.

I work in a prison in Ukraine and I can say that this is all true, all international standards for keeping prisoners of war according to conventions are observed.

I enjoy seeing this sort of things coming from Kyiv. This is helpful both informationally and support wise. these men are well taken care off, better than some prisoners in the USA. Thank you for upholding the proper West. Slava Ukraini. You are all heroes.

One can only imagine how UAF POW'S are treated by Russians. And that is no way close to how the Russian POW'S are treated in Ukraine.

It;s nice how polite the prisoners are. They seems to be very grateful.

Civilization vs barbarism...

To be honest, they probably love more comfortably in that prison than at home or when they were in Russian army camp. They must have been so sad to leave

I hope Ukraine entertains them in their timeoff with documentaries bout the reality of the situation, and some of the history. The chance to subvert their views and faith shouldn't be ignored.

Update: we also released a full raw version of the interview with POW who was forcibly conscripted to fight against Ukraine from the territories temporarily occupied by Russia. Watch the unedited interview here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DNGZv4dX_7A.html

I bet those prisoners are glad to be safe - and in better conditions than in their own army! I'm glad that they get to choose whether they are exchanged or not.

Interested in how Russia treats Ukrainian POWs? Watch our new investigation here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U_rWDBS9TTo.html

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Good reporting! Transparency and the truth are necessary in all wars... 👏

This is why we need free press. To show things that others don't show you. To get another perspective. To learn. To see.

Transparency is important during confusing conflicts like this. If one is not Ukrainian or Russian, it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of the cultural and political dynamics and history. War is one of the worst things humankind practices. My heart feels pain for all those forced into this terrible situation.

These men probably never had it so good. Ukrainians are kind people 👍🇺🇦🇺🇦

Wait,Officers don't have to work? Some things never change.

Thank you for your great reporting!

Those are the luckiest soldiers in the Russian military. At least they’ll live to see the end of the war.

Excellent video! This camp would be like a luxury hotel compared to probably 80 percent of the homes in Russia. Three free meals a day. Showers. Clean beds. A roof over your head. Clean clothes and good sturdy footwear. These guys should kneel down and thank God that there *are* civilised countries in the world. Russia sure as heck is not one of them. I don't think it ever will be.

" Interviewing Russian soldiers in POW camp in Ukraine " Yeah , I bet they gonna be objective and honest .

Going from prison to the front with 10 days of training is WILD.

God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

When i was a Russian soldier and they forced me to go to this war and i survived as POW. I never ever would go back to Russia

I am quite shocked with the lack of propaganda. This was straightforward, and matter of fact. "Those who want to stay will remain until the war ends". It doesn't even say that Ukraine will win, and you don't call the Russians as "orcs". Brilliantly well-done documentary in an era will both sides lie. True journalism. I will definitely recommend this.

Just imagine how fascist authoritarian Russian dictatorship is treating the sovereign democratic Ukrainian soldiers. I guarantee you it’s nothing as close to humane like these POWs are treated here. But, of course, fascists never treat the civilized world’s people in a civilized manner. As an American, I will always support Ukraine. Long live the fighters for freedom and democracy against fascism.

Thanks, Kyiv Independent.

This is awesome. Thank you. Why can't Ukrainians who were forced into the army be set free ? As long as they're loyal to Ukraine, that is.

I'm waiting for a similar report from ruZZia showing Ukrainian POW

God bless Ukraine family and volunteers 💙💛

It's really important that the international community is checking in on the condition of these pow! We have a responibility to make sure they are kept safe and under humane conditions!!

Interesting.... Very interesting

You should allow prisoners to say what they want,when interviewing them.

This might be a POW camp where no one tries to escape?

Treated very well. Great to see.

Unfortunately. .once they go back to Russia, they will be sent right back into combat, regardless if they were wounded or not.

More forgiving than I.

Peace to all. Soldiers are just following orders. Very humane.❤

So , the one guy they interviewed was involved in MH 17? Or did they think he had a similar sounding name? Can someone please elaborate?

Please GOD take care of this people soul either Ukrainians or Russians, we are all humans . 😭❤️🙏🙏🙏

I am just an ordinary soldier - no you're not - you're a convict who kills for money and a pardon - a mercenary

Happiest men in all the Russian military.

It sucks but you want to put things like this out in hopes that the Russians try to match this level of humanity for their POWs. But I doubt it’s even remotely close.

3 meals at day, better than in their army...

Ukraine should be proud trying to treat POWs according to conventions. It has got to be difficult considering why those prisoners are there, and while observing what condition the Ukrainians that come back in exchange are in. Anyway, I'm sure that sticking to the conventions greatly increase the willingness of western countries to keep supporting Ukraine, the politicians don't get blamed for supporting wrong doing, that matters a lot in a democracy. Same regarding the efforts that Ukraine do to keep track of donated equipment. Documentation and evidence disarms those that would argue against sustained support. Misinformation doesn't stand a chance. Stay strong Ukraine, you're doing the right thing. 🇺🇦✌️

It’s like a holiday camp!!

I love the education on the walls!!!

Democracy for all! God save Ukraine!

The worst part is there is going to be some if a lot who will beg to stay here in Ukraine rather than go back home and face "punishment" or even killed . If they get lucky, they may go home and the community treats them like a leper avoids them. They'll face social isolation either way.

How many of these POW's go back to the frontline?

What happens when the cameras are off though

God bless Ukraine! 🇺🇦

I bet those POW are very happy to be watered and fed with decent conditions - and not fighting Putins illegal war and all the depravations and horror which that entails.

Nice set up for the camera

I'm wondering if these prisoners fight again after being exchanged, or if they just become civilians again

Any press coverage of Ukrainian POWs in russian torture chambers? No? You got to be kidding me!

I wouldn't be surprised if more than half of these POW's don't want to go back to Russia. The Russian prisons make this look like a holiday spa.

Looks better than most normal prisons in the US

It is amazing seeing how well the Ukrainians treat their captured enemies, especially when we know exactly how Ukrainians get treated as "Guests" of the Russians! Ukrainian proves the right of their cause and why they deserve to win as worthy allies of the US/NATO

I wonder if some that have not been exchanged may be responsible of war crimes

Lucky bastards.

it's amazing during the war, URK is able to control these guys.

Looks better then the frontline that’s for sure

It's difficult to believe whether or not POW's are treated well, this could all be for the video, or they can all be living better than in their own army, but it's a time where one side can completely lie and make themselves look good. I'm not saying that this is 100% not true, but when it's so easy to lie about the treatment of others in war time, that you have to be cautious of what you believe.

Thats against international law to film and show prisoners of war.

Surprisingly humane

Better to be alive, fed, warm shelter than being hungry, cold or dead, these are the lucky ones

💛💙

The mindless orcs are sickening

They all will say they had no choice!

I'd prefer it if Ukraine didn't publish videos where the prisoners are identifiable. Better if the shots did not show the prisoners' faces. An official at human rights watch said: “Although it may seem in some videos that POWs are free to speak as they wish, they are held captive by another military force, and it’s almost impossible to judge from one video the conditions they face.” But an war crimes expert quoted in the Washington Post, said that, even where such interviews were not permissible: "the videos don’t constitute war crimes but are instead technical violations. And she said it’s important not to compare them to graver violations." We know from UN officials that violations of the Geneva Convention by the Kremlin do constitute war crimes, and are far, far more serious.

They get exchanged then sent straight back to the front

Can pows join the freedom of Russian legion or Russian volunteer corps?

Im pretty sure i had those boots in workshops at school at one point, they are good xd

To be honest, if I were a Russian soldier, I'd prefer to be a POW in Ukraine than to fight in the Russian army. At least these POWs are safe, have food and medical attention. Meanwhile, on the front they are basically treated like cannon fodder by their army and officers. Plus, they are fighting a war that they have difficulty in justifying morally so their morale is terrible. I'm surprised that most of them want to be swapped in a prisoner exchange to go back to Russia. I guess they miss their families... But still, I think it's WAY safer for them to just stay as POWs till the end of the war.

Most Russian soldiers are in the 30's and 40' but they look my grandpa. That's life in Russia.

I would say, these POWs are lucky ones and they know it

It looks like it is always cold n rainy over 😕

I can see why that ex prisoner had committed his crime, he has no concept of repercussions from a personal act has he?

They had a choice. They could protest and fight for freedom inside russia. Not doing that they chose to fight Ukraine. Chances of dying fighting for freedom inside russia are much less than on the modern battlefield.

Treated better than their own country.

This is like Punta Cana for them.

Ukrainian PROPAGANDA!!!!!! Go Russia ❤❤❤

Why are you being so nice to them? The Russians would torture you.

Everytime you get back from yard hateful feeling is air without water

They're the lucky ones.

Let's be real here, this video *is* propaganda material, but I am sure that Ukraine really does treat its POW's with respect that's been shown in this video (though they definitely showed the nicer sides).

"War prisoners have a chance to call their loved ones 2-3 times in a month" - great family love they have indeed. Their "loved ones" sent them happily to kill innocent people for money and are utterly disappointed to hear that they survived and are now in prison, because they cannot get the big money now.

They are happy to be there. No threats of getting killed .

They are so lucky .

Now show us the russian jail. Oo wait russian take kids and bring them to Siberia...