Prisoners of War

German prosecutors investigate alleged 105-year-old former-Nazi PoW camp guard over WWII crimes

Germany hasn't had a statute of limitations for murder or accessory to murder since 1979, allowing the prosecution of Nazi crimes from WWII.

 BARRACKS AT the Stutthof concentration camp, photographed after its liberation.
 A force of hard-hitting and aggressive American soldiers in large-scale manoeuvres, circa 1942.

US National Archives recovers over 120 previously unknown American POW statements from WWII

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) smoke cigarettes after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine August 19, 2026.

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each

A man walks along the pavement next to a large banner depicting the flag of Kuwait.

Iranian envoy visits four nationals detained for three months in Kuwaiti prison


American-Israeli offers 1 million shekels for Gaza hostages release

Robby Berman established a fund dedicated to financially rewarding Palestinians who assist in the rescue of Jewish prisoners.

Robbie Berman

Hungary receives Ukrainian POWs from Russia, Ukraine says not informed

The POWs were from the western part of Ukraine that borders Hungary, according to both the Russian Orthodox Church.

 Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) attend a rally demanding to speed up their release from a Russian captivity, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine October 1, 2022.

Alleged POW in video put out by Russia: Ukrainian commanders are incompetent

The Ukrainian soldier also described a lack of equipment, ammunition and weapons in the Ukrainian army.

 Ukrainian serviceman reacts as he throws a grenade during a training, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Donbas region, Ukraine April 8, 2023.

Identity of executed Ukrainian prisoner of war revealed

A video of the POW proclaiming "glory to Ukraine" while being executed went viral on social media last month, despite the execution having been carried out in December.

 Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) attend a rally demanding to speed up their release from a Russian captivity, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine October 1, 2022.

Garden dedicated in Gush Etzion to independence war POWs' memory

On the 74th anniversary of the release of the POWs by Jordan, a garden was dedicated in their memory.

 Ceremony commemorating the release of POW's from Jordan after the war of Independence.

Russia allegedly shoots POW, Ukraine investigates

Ukraine is investigating an allegation that Russia shot an unarmed prisoner of war.

 A Ukrainian soldier sprints away from a contact zone

How much does Wagner pay? Mercenary group's convict recruitment down -UK

The mercenary group is offering contracts with bonuses for performance value.

 Visitors gather outside PMC Wagner Centre, which is a project implemented by the businessman and founder of the Wagner private military group Yevgeny Prigozhin, during the official opening of the office block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 4, 2022

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, bodies of British volunteers returned

The bodies of British aid workers were returned to Ukraine before making their way back to the UK.

 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) arrives in Zaporizhzhia

Netanyahu: Mengistu video confirms what Israel knew- that he’s alive

Hamas released a video that depicted Mengistu, an Israeli civilian, speaking a few short sentences on Monday.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a visit to the West Bank on January 17, 2023

Russia releases US Navy veteran into Poland, says former Governor Richardson

Russia has released US Navy veteran Dudley, who had been backpacking near the Russian border in Poland.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.