Phone calls home banned for Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine

He shared this information during the United News telethon.

Lubinets explained that Ukraine operates four special camps for Russian POWs, where conditions adhere to the Geneva Conventions. He stressed that Ukraine follows international standards, in contrast to Russia.

“We cannot, unfortunately, or fortunately, act like the Russians,” the ombudsman said, emphasizing that the Geneva Convention is not just a formality for Ukraine.

He noted that Russian prisoners are only permitted to correspond by letter, as the Geneva Convention does not grant them the right to make phone calls.

“As of now, while Russians are still allowed to write letters, they no longer have the right to make phone calls,” Lubinets explained.

The ombudsman also expressed concern over the increasing number of Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed after surrendering. Both law enforcement agencies and international organizations are documenting these incidents.

• Over 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war were tortured in Russia. In Ukraine, however, the treatment of Russian POWs is completely different.