Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Published: 9/16/2025
Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime
Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khyliuk was released after three and a half years in Russian captivity, never charged with a crime. He was detained during the invasion and held in harsh conditions, along with other civilians and soldiers. While some have been returned, there are still over 16,000 missing civilians, with limited information available on their whereabouts, presenting a complex challenge for Ukraine in securing their release from Russia.