Russian forces are accused of detaining thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war while escalating psychological pressure on their families. Authorities are reportedly reaching out to relatives through social media, coercing them into making demands that could further strain diplomatic tensions. The tactics highlight a deliberate strategy to exploit familial bonds as leverage in the ongoing conflict. Details on the scale and methods of these communications remain under scrutiny.
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives on social media and demanding they help Russia.
